Denosumab
A human monoclonal antibody that inhibits RANKL, a key mediator of osteoclast activity, thereby reducing bone breakdown; used to treat osteoporosis, bone metastases, and giant cell tumors of bone. At higher doses used for oncology indications it carries a risk of hypocalcemia and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Binds to a specific target antigen on tumor cells or immune cells, triggering immune-mediated destruction through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), or direct signaling inhibition.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Binds to a specific target antigen on tumor cells or immune cells, triggering immune-mediated destruction through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), or direct signaling inhibition.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
A human monoclonal antibody that inhibits RANKL, a key mediator of osteoclast activity, thereby reducing bone breakdown; used to treat osteoporosis, bone metastases, and giant cell tumors of bone. At higher doses used for oncology indications it carries a risk of hypocalcemia and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Binds to a specific target antigen on tumor cells or immune cells, triggering immune-mediated destruction through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), or direct signaling inhibition.
Yes, Denosumab is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Antibody.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1237023. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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