NCIt definition : A recombinant monoclonal antibody interleukin-2 receptor antagonist. Daclizumab binds
specifically to the alpha subunit of the human interleukin-2 (IL-2) receptor expressed
on the surface of activated lymphocytes in vivo, thereby inhibiting IL-2 binding and
IL-2-mediated lymphocyte activation, a critical cellular immune response pathway.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of adult T-cell
leukemia and in the treatment of cytopenia (low blood cell count).;
UNII : CUJ2MVI71Y;
CAS number : 152923-56-3;
Drug name : Zenapax;
NSC code : 725173;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045413; CDR0000044484;