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BMS-986205 + nivolumab

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Modality
Monoclonal Antibodies → Antibody-Based Therapeutics, Small Molecules
Administration
Oral, Intravenous
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Overview

BMS-986205 + nivolumab is an investigational combination therapy consisting of **BMS-986205**, a potent and selective oral inhibitor of **indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1)**, and **nivolumab** (Opdivo), a monoclonal antibody targeting the **programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)** checkpoint. The rationale for this combination is to synergistically modulate the immune system in cancer: BMS-986205 inhibits the IDO1-mediated immune suppression pathway, which may contribute to resistance to checkpoint inhibitors, while nivolumab blocks the PD-1 pathway to restore T cell activation against tumor cells. The combination has primarily been investigated in advanced cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, bladder cancer, and cervical cancer[1][3][5][7]. Clinical trials have demonstrated a manageable safety profile and signals of efficacy in these cancers.

Brand names
Opdivo
Other names
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Targets

IDO1 (Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1)PDCD1 (Programmed cell death protein 1 receptor)

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