NCIt definition : A murine immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against the CD37 antigen
with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, lilotomab both activates
the immune system to induce an antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC)
against CD37-overexpressing tumor cells and induces apoptosis in these tumor cells.
CD37 is a transmembrane glycoprotein expressed at high-levels on B-cells and to a
lesser extent on T-cells and myeloid cells, and is frequently overexpressed in certain
B-cell malignancies.;