Information for Patients and Physicians
Hodgkin lymphoma is distinguished from other types of lymphoma by the presence of one characteristic type of cell, known as the Reed-Sternberg cell. The Reed-Sternberg cell generally expresses CD30. Systemic ALCL is an aggressive type of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that also expresses CD30. Brentuximab vedotin is comprised of an anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody linked to a potent cell-killing agent, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), using Seattle Genetics’ proprietary technology. The ADC is designed to be stable in the bloodstream, but to release MMAE,
an antimicrotubule agent, upon internalization into CD30-expressing tumor cells, resulting in a targeted cell-killing effect. Find more information in our Pipeline section.
