CD70
CD70 molecule | |
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Identifiers | |
Symbol | CD70 |
Alt. symbols | CD27LG, TNFSF7 |
Entrez | 970 |
HUGO | 11937 |
OMIM | 602840 |
RefSeq | NM_001252 |
UniProt | P32970 |
Other data | |
Locus | Chr. 19 p13 |
CD70 (Cluster of Differentiation 70) is a ligand for CD27.
Clinical significance
The CD70 protein is expressed on highly activated lymphocytes (like in T- and B-cell lymphomas). It is therefore suggested that anti-CD70 antibodies might be a possible treatment for CD70 positive lymphomas as normal lymphocytes do not express a lot of CD70.[1]
Drug development
ARGX-110 is a CD70-specific antibody that is currently under investigation for the treatment of hematological malignancies. It is being developed by the Belgian company arGEN-X. In December 2013 a first part of a phase 1b trial was completed. In January 2014 a safety and efficacy phase of the study started.[2]
Vorsetuzumab mafodotin is a CD70-targeted antibody-drug conjugate that started clinical trials for renal cell carcinoma.[3]
See also
References
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- ↑ Seattle Genetics Third Quarter 2013 Financial Report
External links
- CD70 Antigens at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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