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Letolizumab (BMS-986004) is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD40L, which is produced to express mutant IgG1 lacking effector function, including Fc binding and complement fixation. Letolizumab reduces rejection, thromboembolism and prolongs the survival time[1][2][3].

CD40L

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