YESCARTA

Drug

Drug Profile

Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunotherapy (CAR-T) used for multiple relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma indications, including large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, and primary central nervous system lymphoma in adults. FDA product records show approvals and updates through February 2026.

Drug Class
CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunotherapy (CAR-T)
Approval Status
FDA approved (initial approval 2017; supporting approval letters include February 5, 2026 update)
Mechanism of Action
Autologous T-cell therapy engineered to target CD19-expressing malignant B cells.
Brand Names
  • YESCARTA
Indications
  • \Adult relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, including DLBCL, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, and DLBCL arising from follicular lymphoma\
  • \Adult relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma refractory to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapsing within 12 months of first-line therapy\
  • \Adult relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy\
  • \Adult relapsed/refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma\

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