denileukin difitox (Pending FDA Approval)

Brand and Other Names:Lymphir, denileukin diftitox-cxdl
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Dosing & Uses

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Reformulated product pending FDA approval for treatment of patients with persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Recombinant fusion protein that combines the interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor binding domain with diphtheria toxin fragments; specifically binds to IL-2 receptors on cell surface, causing diphtheria toxin fragments that have entered cells to inhibit protein synthesis

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