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Drug profile · INN

aldesleukin

aldesleukin (PROLEUKIN) is a interleukin-2 receptor agonist. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 29
News articles 0
Drug details — aldesleukin
US status
approved
Class
Route
Patents
0
Programs
29
Data quality
0.81

Quick answer

aldesleukin (PROLEUKIN) is a interleukin-2 receptor agonist. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN aldesleukin
Brand PROLEUKIN
Mechanism Interleukin-2 receptor agonist
Target Interleukin-2 receptor
Formulation VIAL

Mechanism of action

Interleukin-2 receptor agonist

Primary target: Interleukin-2 receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Bempegaldesleukin Phase 3 · Nektar Therapeutics UK · Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
  2. Bempegaldesleukin Phase 3 · Nektar Therapeutics UK · Melanoma
  3. IOV-MEL-301 Phase 3 · Iovance Biotherapeutics · Melanoma
  4. bempegaldesleukin Phase 3 · Nektar Therapeutics UK · Renal Cell Carcinoma
  5. ALDESLEUKIN , TIL cells Phase 2 · Disc Medicine · Ovarian carcinoma
  6. ALDESLEUKIN for Germ Cell Tumors refractory to salvage chemotherapy Phase 2 · George Institute for · Germ Cell Tumors refractory to salvage chemotherapy
  7. Aldesleukin Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Type 1 Diabetes
  8. Aldesleukin Phase 2 · Iovance Biotherapeutics · Bone Sarcoma

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Frequently asked questions

What is aldesleukin?

aldesleukin (PROLEUKIN) is a interleukin-2 receptor agonist. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for aldesleukin?

PROLEUKIN is a marketed brand name for aldesleukin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of aldesleukin?

aldesleukin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.