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ReviewIndian journal of hematology & blood transfusion : an official journal of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion2026

Anti Thymocyte Globulin- Development.

Saswata Banerjee, Rajan Manguesh, Kripa Murzello

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Review in Indian journal of hematology & blood transfusion : an official journal of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Saswata BanerjeeMedical Affairs, Bharat Serums & Vaccines Limited, Mumbai, India.ORCID 0009-0000-6360-0810
Rajan MangueshMedical Affairs, Bharat Serums & Vaccines Limited, Mumbai, India.
Kripa MurzelloResearch & Development, Bharat Serums & Vaccines Limited, Mumbai, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anti thymocyte globulin (ATG) is a polyclonal antibody primarily derived from rabbit, horse, or porcine sources, used to prevent or treat T-cell-mediated rejection, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and aplastic anaemia (AA). It has demonstrated efficacy in reducing both acute and chronic GVHD and improving graft survival in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and solid organ transplant settings without affecting overall survival. Mechanistically, ATG depletes T-cells, modulates myeloid cells via PDL1 induction, and induces immune regulation. Rabbit ATG (rATG) is commonly used in organ transplants and HSCT. Horse or equine ATG (eATG) has proven efficacy in haematological disorders, particularly AA. Indigenous eATG (Thymogam) is widely used as part of immunosuppressive therapy (IST) in AA. Porcine ATG (pATG) is emerging as a therapeutic alternative in AA. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) has potential to improve dosing precision and immune reconstitution. Future directions focus on optimizing dosing, personalization and expanding indications. Manufacturing of ATG is complex process and requires multilevel monitoring and quality control to ensure efficacy and safety of the products for human use. This article aims to summarise the developmental evolution, composition, mechanism of action, overview of clinical uses of ATG, dosing, administration, and monitoring strategies, including the role of TDM and a brief description of the manufacturing process and various quality aspects of ATGs for clinical use.

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AAAnti Thymocyte Globulin (ATG)eATGGraft-versus-host disease (GVHD)HSCTImmunosuppressive Therapy (IST)Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA)

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PMID43022105
PMCPMC13755144

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