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. 2023 Nov 2;16(11):1556. doi: 10.3390/ph16111556

Table A2.

Reported PD Biomarkers of approved therapeutic proteins.

No Protein Drug Pharmacodynamic Marker
1. Abatacept (Orencia) T cell proliferation & co-stimulation [342]
2. Adalimumab (Humira) TNF-alpha levels & inflammatory cytokine reduction [343]
3. Aducanumab (Aduhelm) Beta-amyloid plaques in the brain [344]
4. Aflibercept (Eylea) VEGF levels, Central retinal thickness [345]
5. Agalsidase Alfa (Replagal) Lyso-Gb3 levels, Kidney function [346]
6. Agalsidase Beta (Fabrazyme) Lyso-Gb3 levels, Kidney function [347]
7. Albiglutide (Tanzeum) Blood glucose & GLP-1 levels [348]
8. Albutrepenonacog Alfa (Idelvion) Factor IX activity levels [349]
9. Aldesleukin (Proleukin) T cell count, IL-2 levels [350]
10. Alefacept (Amevive) CD4 and CD8 memory T-cell count [351]
11. Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) CD52-expressing cell count [352]
12. Alglucerase (Ceredase) Gaucher cell count, Chitotriosidase levels [353]
13. Alirocumab (Praluent) LDL cholesterol levels [354]
14. Alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor (Prolastin, etc.) Alpha-1 antitrypsin levels, Neutrophil elastase activity [355]
15. Alteplase (Activase) Fibrinolytic activity, clot dissolution [356]
16. Amivantamab (Rybrevant) EGFR and MET signaling inhibition [357]
17. Anakinra (Kineret) IL-1β levels [358]
18. Ancestim (Stemgen) CD34+ cell count in peripheral blood [359]
19. Andexanet Alfa (Andexxa) Reversal of factor Xa inhibitors [360]
20. Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) Type I interferon gene signature [361]
21. Anistreplase (Eminase) Fibrinolytic activity [362]
22. Ansuvimab (Ebanga) Reduction in viral load of Ebola virus [363]
23. Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) PD-L1 expression on tumor & immune cells [364]
24. Avelumab (Bavencio) PD-L1 expression & T cell activation [365]
25. Benralizumab (Fasenra) Reduction in eosinophil counts [366]
26. Bermekimab (Xilonix) IL-1α levels [367]
27. Bevacizumab (Avastin) VEGF level & microvessel density [368]
28. Bezlotoxumab (Zinplava) Reduction in C. difficile infection recurrence [369]
29. Bimekizumab (Bimzelx) IL-17A and IL-17F levels [370]
30. Bivalirudin (Angiomax) Thrombin activity [371]
31. Blinatumomab (Blincyto) CD19+ B cell count [372]
32. Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) Bone density or new bone formation [373]
33. Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) Neuromuscular transmission inhibition [374]
34. Botulinum Toxin Type B (Myobloc) Neuromuscular transmission inhibition [375]
35. Brodalumab (Siliq) IL-17 receptor A occupancy [376]
36. Brolucizumab (Beovu) VEGF levels, Central retinal thickness [377]
37. Burosumab (Crysvita) Serum phosphorus levels [378]
38. Calaspargase pegol (Asparlas) Asparagine levels [379]
39. Canakinumab (Ilaris) IL-1β levels & CRP [380]
40. Cetuximab (Erbitux) EGFR expression & phosphorylation [226]
41. Chymopapain (Chymodiactin) Disc volume reduction [381]
42. Coagulation factor IX (BeneFIX) Factor IX clotting activity [382]
43. Coagulation Factor VIIa (NovoSeven) Clotting activity [383]
44. Collagenase (Santyl) Degrades necrotic tissue [384]
45. Conestat alfa (Ruconest) Bradykinin levels [385]
46. Corticotropin (Acthar) Adrenal gland stimulation [386]
47. Cosyntropin-ACTH(1-24) (Cortrosyn) Adrenal gland stimulation [387]
48. Crizanlizumab (Adakveo) P-selectin inhibition [388]
49. Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) Hemoglobin or hematocrit level [389]
50. Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva) RANKL inhibition & bone turnover markers [390]
51. Denosumab (Prolia) Bone mineral density & serum C-telopeptide [390]
52. Dupilumab (Dupixent) IL-4 and IL-13 signaling pathways [391]
53. Durvalumab (Imfinzi) PD-L1 expression in tumor cells [392]
54. Eculizumab (Soliris) Complement component C5 activity [393]
55. Edrecolomab (Panorex) EpCAM expression [394]
56. Efalizumab (Raptiva) CD11a expression [395]
57. Efgartigimod alfa IgG reduction [396]
58. Elapegademase (Revcovi) ADA enzyme activity [397]
59. Elosulfase Alfa (Vimizim) GAG reduction [398]
60. Elotuzumab (Empliciti) SLAMF7 expression in myeloma cells [399]
61. Emapalumab (Gamifant) IFNγ levels [400]
62. Emicizumab (Hemlibra) Factor IXa and factor X bridging [401]
63. Enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) Nectin-4 expression [402]
64. Erenumab (Aimovig) CGRP receptor binding and inhibition [403]
65. Erythropoietin (EPO) Hemoglobin or hematocrit level [404]
66. Eteplirsen (Exondys 51) Dystrophin production in muscle tissue [405]
67. Evolocumab (Repatha) LDL cholesterol levels [406]
68. Fibrinolysin (Elase) Fibrin degradation [407]
69. Filgrastim (Neupogen) Neutrophil count [408]
70. Follitropin (Follistim, Gonal-f) Follicular development, Estradiol levels [409]
71. Fremanezumab (Ajovy) CGRP levels [410]
72. Galcanezumab (Emgality) CGRP levels [411]
73. Galcanezumab (Emgality) CGRP binding [412]
74. Galsulfase (Naglazyme) Urinary glycosaminoglycan levels [413]
75. Gemtuzumab ozogamicin (Mylotarg) CD33 antigen expression [414]
76. Girentuximab CAIX expression [415]
77. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) Immune modulation; T-cell response [416]
78. Glucagon recombinant (GlucaGen) Blood glucose elevation [417]
79. Glucarpidase (Voraxaze) Methotrexate levels reduction [418]
80. Golimumab (Simponi) TNFα inhibition [419]
81. Growth Hormone IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) level [420,421]
82. Guselkumab (Tremfya) IL-23 levels & PASI score [422]
83. Human C1-esterase inhibitor (Berinert, Cinryze) C1-INH levels and activity [423]
84. Ibalizumab (Trogarzo) HIV-1 viral load & CD4+ T-cell count [353]
85. Imiglucerase (Cerezyme) Glucocerebroside levels, macrophage activity [424]
86. Inebilizumab (Uplizna) B-cell depletion [425]
87. Infliximab (Remicade) TNF-alpha levels & CRP [426]
88. Inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa) CD22 expression [427]
89. Insulin Regular (Humulin R, etc) Glucose levels [428]
90. Interferons Expression of interferon-responsive genes [429]
91. Ipilimumab (Yervoy) T-cell activation [430]
92. Isatuximab (Sarclisa) CD38 expression [431]
93. Itolizumab (Alzumab) CD6 expression [432]
94. Ixekizumab (Taltz) PASI score, serum IL-17A levels [433]
95. Lanadelumab (Takhzyro) Plasma kallikrein activity [434]
96. Lanadelumab (Takhzyro) Plasma kallikrein inhibition [435]
97. Laronidase (Aldurazyme) Reduction of glycosaminoglycans [436]
98. Lepirudin (Refludan) Inhibition of thrombin [437]
99. Leuprolide (Lupron) Reduction in testosterone or estradiol [438]
100. Liraglutide (Victoza) Blood glucose & GLP-1 levels [439]
101. Lixisenatide (Adlyxin) GLP-1 receptor activation [440]
102. Loncastuximab tesirine (Zynlonta) CD19 expression [441]
103. Lucinactant (Surfaxin) Improved lung compliance [441]
104. Luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl) Erythroid maturation [441]
105. Lutropin alfa (Luveris) LH receptor activation [442]
106. Margetuximab (Margenza) HER2 expression [443]
107. Mecasermin (Increlex) IGF-1 receptor activation [444]
108. Menotropins (Menopur) FSH and LH receptor activation [445]
109. Mepolizumab (Nucala) IL-5 neutralization [446]
110. Metreleptin (Myalept) Leptin receptor activation [447]
111. Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Folate receptor alpha targeting [448]
112. Mogamulizumab (Poteligeo) CCR4 targeting [449]
113. Moxetumomab pasudotox (Lumoxiti) CD22 expression [450]
114. Muromonab (Orthoclone OKT3) CD3 expression [451]
115. Natalizumab (Tysabri) α4-integrin saturation [452]
116. Naxitamab (Danyelza) GD2 expression [453]
117. Necitumumab (Portrazza) EGFR targeting [454]
118. Nesiritide (Natrecor) Natriuretic peptide receptor A activation [455,456]
119. Netakimab (Netakimab) IL-17A inhibition [457,458]
120. Nimotuzumab (Theraloc, h-R3) EGFR targeting [459,460]
121. Nivolumab (Opdivo) PD-1 receptor occupancy & T cell function [233]
122. Nofetumomab fmerpentan (Verluma) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) targeting [461]
123. Obiltoxaximab (Anthim) Protective antigen (PA) binding of Bacillus anthracis [462]
124. Obinutuzumab (Gazyva) CD20 targeting [234]
125. Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) CD20 targeting [463]
126. Ocriplasmin (Jetrea) Vitreomacular adhesion dissolution [461]
127. Ofatumumab (Arzerra) CD20 targeting [235]
128. Olaratumab (Lartruvo) PDGFRα phosphorylation levels [376]
129. Olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme) Acid sphingomyelinase replacement [464]
130. Omalizumab (Xolair) Free serum IgE levels & FcεRI expression on basophils [465]
131. Oportuzumab monatox (Vicineum) N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase targeting [466]
132. Oprelvekin (Neumega) Thrombopoietin receptor activation [467]
133. Oxytocin (Pitocin) Oxytocin receptor activation [468]
134. Palifermin (Kepivance) Keratinocyte growth factor receptor activation [469]
135. Palivizumab (Synagis) RSV neutralization in serum [154]
136. Pancrelipase amylase (Creon) Pancreatic enzyme replacement [470]
137. Panitumumab (Vectibix) EGFR receptor occupancy & phosphorylation [471,472]
138. Parathyroid/Preotact (Preos) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) receptor activation [473]
139. Pegademase bovine (Adagen) ADA enzyme replacement [474]
140. Pegaspargase (Oncaspar) Asparagine depletion [475]
141. Pegcetacoplan (Empaveli) Complement C3 inhibition [476]
142. Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) Interferon alpha receptor activation [477]
143. Peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIntron) Interferon alpha receptor activation [478]
144. Pegloticase (Krystexxa) Uric acid metabolism [479]
145. Pegvisomant (Somavert) Growth hormone receptor antagonist [480]
146. Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) PD-1 receptor occupancy & PD-L1 expression [481]
147. Pertuzumab (Perjeta) HER2 receptor dimerization inhibition [481]
148. Pertuzumab (Perjeta) HER2/neu targeting [482]
149. Pramlintide (Symlin) Amylin analogue [483]
150. Protein S human (PROS) Protein S supplementation [484]
151. Ramucirumab (Cyramza) VEGFR2 targeting [485]
152. Ranibizumab (Lucentis) VEGF level & macular thickness [486]
153. Rasburicase (Elitek) Uric acid conversion to allantoin [487]
154. Reteplase (Retavase) Plasminogen activation [488]
155. Rilonacept (Arcalyst) Interleukin-1 blockade [489]
156. Rituximab (Rituxan) CD20+ B cell depletion [490]
157. Romiplostim (Nplate) Thrombopoietin receptor stimulation [491]
158. Romosozumab (Evenity) Sclerostin levels & bone mineral density [492]
159. Sacrosidase (Sucraid) Sucrase replacement for sucrose digestion [493]
160. Sargramostim (Leukine) GM-CSF receptor activation [494]
161. Sarilumab (Kevzara) IL-6 receptor blockade & CRP [495]
162. Sebelipase alfa (Kanuma) Lysosomal acid lipase replacement [496]
163. Secretin (SecreFlo) Secretin receptor activation [497]
164. Secukinumab (Cosentyx) PASI score, serum IL-17A levels [241]
165. Sermorelin (Geref) GHRH receptor activation [498]
166. Siltuximab (Sylvant) IL-6 targeting [499]
167. Somatotropin (Genotropin) GH receptor activation [500]
168. Streptokinase (Streptase) Plasminogen activation [501]
169. Tagraxofusp (Elzonris) CD123-directed cytotoxin [502]
170. Taliglucerase alfa (Elelyso) Glucocerebrosidase enzyme replacement [503]
171. Teduglutide (Gattex) GLP-2 receptor activation [504]
172. Tenecteplase (TNKase) Plasminogen activation [505]
173. Teriparatide (Forteo) Bone formation stimulation [472]
174. Terlipressin (Varpress) Vasoconstriction through V1 receptor activation [506]
175. Tesamorelin (Egrifta) GH-releasing hormone receptor activation [507]
176. Thymalfasin (Zadaxin) Immunomodulation, T-cell stimulation [508]
177. Thyrotropin Alfa (Thyrogen) Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor activation [509]
178. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) Dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonism [510]
179. Tisotumab vedotin (Tivdak) ADC targeting tissue factor [511]
180. Tocilizumab (Actemra) IL-6 receptor blockade [512]
181. Tositumomab (Bexxar) CD20 targeting [513]
182. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) HER2/neu receptor expression [514]
183. Urofollitropin (Bravelle) Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulation [515]
184. Urokinase (Abbokinase) Plasminogen activation [516]
185. Ustekinumab (Stelara) Inhibition of the p40 subunit of interleukin-12 (IL-12) and interleukin-23 (IL-23) [517]
186. Vasopressin (Vasostrict) V1 and V2 receptor activation [518]
187. Vedolizumab (Entyvio) α4β7 integrin receptor occupancy [519]
188. Velaglucerase alfa (Vpriv) Glucocerebrosidase enzyme replacement [520]