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Atezolizumab (Mechanism of Action)

In this article we will discuss Atezolizumab (Mechanism of Action)

In this article, we will discuss Atezolizumab (Mechanism of Action). So, let’s get started.

Atezolizumab is is a programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocking antibody. Atezolizumab is an Fc-engineered, humanized, non-glycosylated IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin that has a calculated molecular mass of 145 kDa.

Atezolizumab (TECENTRIQ®) Injection for intravenous use is a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to slightly yellow solution in single-dose vials. Each mL of Atezolizumab (TECENTRIQ®) contains 60 mg of atezolizumab and is formulated in glacial acetic acid (16.5 mg), L-histidine (62 mg), sucrose (821.6 mg), polysorbate 20 (8 mg), pH 5.8.

Mechanism of Action

PD-L1 may be expressed on tumor cells and/or tumor infiltrating immune cells and can contribute to the inhibition of the anti-tumor immune response in the tumor microenvironment. Binding of PD-L1 to the PD-1 and B7.1 receptors found on T cells and antigen presenting cells suppresses cytotoxic T-cell activity, T-cell proliferation and cytokine production.

Atezolizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1 and blocks its interactions with both PD-1 and B7.1 receptors. This releases the PD-L1/PD-1 mediated inhibition of the immune response, including activation of the anti-tumor immune response without inducing antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, blocking PD-L1 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth.

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