NCIt definition : A humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against CD11a, the alpha subunit of
human leukocyte-function-associated antigen type 1 (LFA-1), with immunosuppressant
activity. Efalizumab binds to CD11a, which is expressed on all leukocytes, resulting
in a reduction in the cell surface expression of CD11a. In addition, this agent inhibits
the binding of LFA-1 to intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), resulting in the
inhibition of leukocyte adherence and the suppression of cell-mediated immunity. LFA-1
binding to ICAM-1 is involved in the activation of T lymphocytes, adhesion of T lymphocytes
to endothelial cells, and migration of T lymphocytes to sites of inflammation.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A monoclonal antibody used to treat psoriasis (a chronic skin disease).
It is also being studied in the treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) of the
skin after a donor stem cell transplant. Efalizumab binds to a molecule called LFA-1,
and blocks the action of T cells (a type of white blood cell). It is a type of immunosuppressant.;
UNII : XX2MN88N5D;
CAS number : 214745-43-4;
Drug name : Xanelim; Raptiva;
Molecule name : Hu 1124;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000559446; CDR0000589404;