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candonilimab + all-trans retinoic acid

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Akeso
Modality
Bispecific Antibodies → Multispecific Antibodies → Engineered Antibody Formats → Antibody-Based Therapeutics, Small Molecules, Monoclonal Antibodies → Antibody-Based Therapeutics
Administration
Intravenous, Oral
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Overview

Candonilimab + all-trans retinoic acid is an experimental combination therapy consisting of candonilimab, a tetravalent bispecific monoclonal antibody targeting both PD-1 and CTLA-4 immune checkpoints, and all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), a small molecule derivative of vitamin A. Candonilimab works by simultaneously blocking the PD-1 and CTLA-4 pathways on T cells, thereby enhancing anti-tumor immune responses while reducing toxicity compared to traditional dual checkpoint blockade[1][5][6]. All-trans retinoic acid induces differentiation in certain cancer cells (notably in acute promyelocytic leukemia) and modulates gene expression through activation of nuclear retinoic acid receptors. The combination is being explored for synergistic effects in cancer immunotherapy, leveraging both enhanced T cell activation from checkpoint inhibition and potential tumor cell differentiation or immunomodulation from ATRA.

Brand names
KaitaniVesanoid
Other names
CadonilimabTretinoinAK104 + ATRA
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Targets

RARA (Retinoic acid receptor alpha)PDCD1 (Programmed cell death protein 1 receptor)CTLA-4 (Cytotoxic t-lymphocyte–associated protein 4)

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