GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab seek European Marketing Authorisation of Arzerra (Ofatumab) in Advanced Stage Blood Cancer
Ofatumumab is an investigational, fully human monoclonal antibody that targets a membrane-proximal small loop epitope on the CD20 molecule of B-cells. This epitope is different from the binding sites targeted by other CD20 antibodies currently available. The CD20 molecule is a key target in CLL therapy because it is highly expressed in most B-cell malignancies. Ofatumumab is being developed under a co-development and commercialisation agreement between Genmab and GlaxoSmithKline. It is not yet approved in any country.
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