Avelumab
A PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor that blocks PD-L1 expressed on tumor cells from binding to PD-1 on T cells, unleashing an immune attack against the cancer. It is approved for Merkel cell carcinoma and urothelial carcinoma.
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Blocks immune checkpoint proteins (PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4) that normally suppress T-cell activation, thereby releasing the brakes on the anti-tumor immune response. This allows cytotoxic T lymphocytes to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Blocks immune checkpoint proteins (PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4) that normally suppress T-cell activation, thereby releasing the brakes on the anti-tumor immune response. This allows cytotoxic T lymphocytes to recognize and …
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor that blocks PD-L1 expressed on tumor cells from binding to PD-1 on T cells, unleashing an immune attack against the cancer. It is approved for Merkel cell carcinoma and urothelial carcinoma.
Blocks immune checkpoint proteins (PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4) that normally suppress T-cell activation, thereby releasing the brakes on the anti-tumor immune response. This allows cytotoxic T lymphocytes to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
Yes, Avelumab is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Antibody.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3833373. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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