Mezagitamab - Takeda
Alternative Names: Anti-CD38 mAb; TAK-079Latest Information Update: 05 Jun 2026
At a glance
- Originator BioInvent International
- Developer Takeda
- Class Antineoplastics; Antirheumatics; Immunotherapies; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Multiple myeloma; IgA nephropathy; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; IgA nephropathy
- Phase II Multiple myeloma; Myasthenia gravis
- Phase I/II Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Discontinued Rheumatoid arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 04 Jun 2026 Takeda plans a phase II trial for Renal transplant rejection in September 2026 (SC) (NCT07613359)
- 28 Mar 2026 No recent reports of development identified for phase-I development in IgA-nephropathy(Adjunctive treatment) in Australia (SC, Injection)
- 28 Mar 2026 No recent reports of development identified for phase-I development in IgA-nephropathy(Adjunctive treatment) in China (SC, Injection)