Olaratumab
A monoclonal antibody that blocks platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα), investigated to treat soft tissue sarcoma and other solid tumors. It was initially approved based on early trial results but subsequently failed to show a survival benefit in the confirmatory trial.
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
As a monoclonal antibody, it binds with high specificity to its target antigen, modulating the immune response through mechanisms including receptor blockade, immune cell engagement, or targeted cytotoxicity.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
As a monoclonal antibody, it binds with high specificity to its target antigen, modulating the immune response through mechanisms including receptor blockade, immune cell engagement, or targeted cytotoxicity.
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 monoclonal antibody that blocks platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRα), investigated to treat soft tissue sarcoma and other solid tumors. It was initially approved based on early trial results but subsequently failed to show a survival benefit in the confirmatory trial.
As a monoclonal antibody, it binds with high specificity to its target antigen, modulating the immune response through mechanisms including receptor blockade, immune cell engagement, or targeted cytotoxicity.
Yes, Olaratumab is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Antibody.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1743049. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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