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datopotamab deruxtecan
DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO
datopotamab deruxtecan (DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO) is a tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent.
Drug details — datopotamab deruxtecan
- Class
- Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
- Route
- —
- Patents
- 0
- Programs
- 22
- Data quality
- 0.83
Quick answer
datopotamab deruxtecan (DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO) is a tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent.
Key facts
Mechanism of action
Tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent
Primary target: DNA topoisomerase 1
Approval history
| Authority | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EMA | approved | — |
| PMDA | approved | — |
Recent coverage
EMA backs datopotamab deruxtecan, but lung cancer access remains unclear
EMA recommended datopotamab deruxtecan in Europe, but the supported EU approval in the evidence base is for HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer rather than lung cancer. In the U.S., DATROWAY has accelerated approval for EGFR-mutated NSCLC, making this a key catalyst-tracking update for BD teams and investors.
EMA backs datopotamab deruxtecan for advanced lung cancer
EMA action on datopotamab deruxtecan adds a key catalyst for lung cancer tracking, even as the program’s regulatory path differs by region. For BD teams, investors, and analysts, the story now centers on approval status, label scope, and the next clinical and filing milestones.
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo datopotamab deruxtecan hits lung cancer endpoint
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo datopotamab deruxtecan met the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival in TROPION-Lung01, strengthening the program’s clinical case in advanced NSCLC. The readout matters for investors and BD teams because it arrives alongside an FDA-labeled EGFR-mutated NSCLC indication and a mixed breast cancer survival backdrop.
Datroway Approved: A New Hope for Metastatic TNBC Patients
The FDA has approved Datroway, the first TROP2-directed antibody drug conjugate, for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This landmark approval offers a new therapeutic avenue for a challenging patient population.
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Frequently asked questions
What is datopotamab deruxtecan?
datopotamab deruxtecan (DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO) is a tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent.
What is the brand name for datopotamab deruxtecan?
DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO is a marketed brand name for datopotamab deruxtecan. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.