Monalizumab

Uses

Monalizumab (IPH2201) is a potentially first-in-class immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting NKG2A receptors expressed on tumor infiltrating cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and NK cells.

Mechanism of action

Monalizumab is a blocking antibody that prevents the inhibition of CD8+ T cells and NK cell by tumor cells expressing HLA-E. By acting simultaneously on innate and adaptive immunity, monalizumab may re-establish a broad anti-tumor response.