cemiplimab
Trade name: libtayo
mAbapprovedBreakthrough Therapy FDA
Approved
Sep 28, 2018
Cemiplimab, sold under the brand name Libtayo, is a monoclonal antibody medication for the treatment of squamous cell skin cancer. Cemiplimab belongs to a class of drugs that binds to the programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1), blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway. — Wikipedia
Clinical trial activity
170 trials · 113 clinical orgs · 1 marketing orgs
Phase 1
63
Phase 2
130
Phase 3
16
Phase 4
0
Earliest trial started Jan 1, 2015 (NCT02383212)
Timeline
Indications
Studied for
- Adenocarcinoma · Phase 2
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma · Phase 2
- Basal Cell Carcinoma · Phase 2
- Brain Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Breast Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Carcinoma · Phase 3
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular · Phase 2
- Carcinoma in Situ · Phase 1
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell · Phase 2
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung · Phase 3
- Carcinoma, Ovarian Epithelial · Phase 1
- Carcinoma, Renal Cell · Phase 2
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell · Phase 3
- Colonic Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Colorectal Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Endometrial Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Esophageal Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Fallopian Tube Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Glioblastoma · Phase 2
- Glioma · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Hamartoma · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Head and Neck Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Hepatitis B virus · Phase 1/Phase 2
- HIV Infections · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Hodgkin Disease · Phase 2
- Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Kidney Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Laryngeal Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Leiomyosarcoma · Phase 2
- Liposarcoma · Phase 2
- Lung Diseases · Phase 2
- Lung Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Lymphoma · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Lymphoma, Follicular · Phase 1
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse · Phase 1
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic · Phase 1
- Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell · Phase 1
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin · Phase 1
- Lymphoma, T-Cell · Phase 2
- Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral · Phase 1
- Melanoma · Phase 3
- Mouth Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Multiple Myeloma · Phase 2
- Mutation · Phase 1
- Mycosis Fungoides · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma · Phase 2
- Neoplasm Metastasis · Phase 2
- Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Oropharyngeal Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Ovarian Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Pancreatic Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Penile Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Prostatic Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant · Phase 1/Phase 2
- ras GTPase-Activating Proteins · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Respiratory Tract Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Sarcoma · Phase 2
- Skin Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Small Cell Lung Carcinoma · Phase 2
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck · Phase 3
- Stomach Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Thoracic Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic · Phase 1
- Thyroid Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Uterine Cervical Neoplasms · Phase 3
- Uterine Neoplasms · Phase 1/Phase 2
- Vulvar Neoplasms · Phase 2
Mechanism of action
- 80S RibosomeANTAGONIST
PD-1
- 60S ribosomal protein L39 (RPL39) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L41 (RPL41) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S15 (RPS15) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S15a (RPS15A) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S16 (RPS16) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S17 (RPS17) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein SA (RPSA) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S18 (RPS18) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S19 (RPS19) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S20 (RPS20) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S21 (RPS21) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S23 (RPS23) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S24 (RPS24) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S25 (RPS25) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S27 (RPS27) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S26 (RPS26) ↗
- Ubiquitin-40S ribosomal protein S27a (RPS27A) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S28 (RPS28) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S29 (RPS29) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S30 (RS30) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L21 (RPL21) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L22 (RPL22) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L23 (RPL23) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L23a (RPL23A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L24 (RPL24) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S6 (RPS6) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L26 (RPL26) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L27 (RPL27) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L27a (RPL27A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L28 (RPL28) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L29 (RPL29) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L30 (RPL30) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L31 (RPL31) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L32 (RPL32) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L34 (RPL34) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L35 (RPL35) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L35a (RPL35A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L36 (RPL36) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L36a (RPL36A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L37 (RPL37) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S10 (RPS10) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S11 (RPS11) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S12 (RPS12) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S13 (RPS13) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S14 (RPS14) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L37a (RPL37A) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S2 (RPS2) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S3 (RPS3) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S3a (RPS3A) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S4, X isoform (RPS4X) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S4, Y isoform 1 (RPS4Y1) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S5 (RPS5) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S7 (RPS7) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S8 (RPS8) ↗
- 40S ribosomal protein S9 (RPS9) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L3 (RPL3) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L4 (RPL4) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L5 (RPL5) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L6 (RPL6) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L7 (RPL7) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L7a (RPL7A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L8 (RPL8) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L9 (RPL9; RPL9P7; RPL9P8; RPL9P9) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L10 (RPL10) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L10a (RPL10A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L11 (RPL11) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L12 (RPL12) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L13 (RPL13) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L13a (RPL13A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L14 (RPL14) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L15 (RPL15) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L17 (RPL17) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L18 (RPL18) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L18a (RPL18A) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L19 (RPL19) ↗
- 60S ribosomal protein L38 (RPL38) ↗
- 60S acidic ribosomal protein P0 (RPLP0) ↗
- 60S acidic ribosomal protein P1 (RPLP1) ↗
- Programmed cell death protein 1INHIBITOR
Programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor
Binds to the T-cell PD-1 receptor preventing it's interaction with the PD-L1 and PD-L2 ligands and removing inhibition of immune response.
Approval history
- approvedPriority reviewBreakthroughSep 28, 2018
Chemistry & pharmacology
- Chirality
- Single Stereoisomer
- Inorganic
- No
- Polymer
- No
- Delivery
- Parenteral
- Multi-specific
- No
Oral
No
Parenteral
Yes
Topical
No
Sources
- WikipediaCemiplimab ↗
- NCATS6QVL057INT ↗
- ChEMBLCHEMBL4297723 ↗
Also known as
- cemiplimab
- cemiplimab-rwlc
- regn2810
Clinical trials
| NCT ID | Phase | Start date | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06900595 | Phase 2 | Jul 19, 2026 | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
| NCT07281768 | Phase 2 | Mar 31, 2026 | Johns Hopkins University, Regeneron |
| NCT07281417 | Phase 2 | Feb 27, 2026 | National Cancer Institute (NCI), Ohio State University |
| NCT07224022 | Phase 2 | Jan 31, 2026 | Duke University, Regeneron |
| NCT07274384 | Phase 2 | Jan 1, 2026 | Mario Negri Institute, Vita-Salute University of Milano. Italy |
| NCT07179315 | Phase 2 | Jan 1, 2026 | University of Chicago |
| NCT07223541 | Phase 2 | Dec 31, 2025 | Regeneron, University of Oklahoma |
| NCT07147231 | Phase 1/Phase 2 (Phase 2) | Dec 31, 2025 | Johns Hopkins University, National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
| NCT07101822 | Phase 2 | Dec 31, 2025 | Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital |
| NCT06860815 | Phase 2 | Dec 12, 2025 | City of Hope National Medical Center, National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
| NCT06790602 | Phase 2 | Nov 30, 2025 | Regeneron, University of California, San Diego |
| NCT07188896 | Phase 2 | Nov 30, 2025 | Hoosier Cancer Research Network, Regeneron, Vanderbilt University |
| NCT07020065 | Phase 2 | Nov 30, 2025 | Swiss Cancer Institute |
| NCT06931717 | Phase 3 | Nov 30, 2025 | ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation, National University of Singapore, Regeneron |
| NCT06980038 | Phase 2 | Nov 21, 2025 | Johns Hopkins University, National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
| NCT07195734 | Phase 2 | Nov 14, 2025 | National Cancer Institute (NCI), NRG Oncology |
| NCT06908304 | Phase 3 | Nov 3, 2025 | Maia Biotechnology |
| NCT07101848 | Phase 2 | Nov 1, 2025 | Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital |
| NCT06943664 | Phase 2 | Nov 1, 2025 | Rakuten, State University of New York, Buffalo |
| NCT07251413 | Phase 1/Phase 2 (Phase 2) | Oct 22, 2025 | Institute of Oncology Dr. Rosell (IOR), Regeneron, University of Barcelona |
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Organizations
Research & Development (113)
| Organization | Org type | Trials | As lead sponsor | Phases | Earliest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regeneron | For profit | 99 | 46 | 4 | 2015 |
| Sanofi | For profit | 27 | 8 | 4 | 2015 |
| National Cancer Institute (NCI) | Government | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2020 |
| University of Texas at Houston | Academic/Hospital | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2018 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Academic/Hospital | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2019 |
| Biontech | For profit | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2019 |
| University of South Florida | Academic/Hospital | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2020 |
| Genzyme | For profit | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Academic/Hospital | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2021 |
| Columbia University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2019 |
| Duke University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2023 |
| Harvard University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2019 |
| Ohio State University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2025 |
| City of Hope National Medical Center | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2023 |
| Emory University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2020 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| ISA Pharmaceuticals | For profit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2018 |
| Maia Biotechnology | For profit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
113 organizations
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