Dalantercept

Fusion ProteinRx: InvestigationalCompound: Investigational

Also known as: ACE-041, ALK1-Fc, Dalantercept

Educational Only — Not medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before using any peptide.

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Summary

Dalantercept is a recombinant activin receptor type IIA-Fc fusion protein investigated for the treatment of solid tumors by inhibiting ligand-driven angiogenesis.

Mechanism of Action

Soluble activin receptor type IIA-Fc decoy that binds activin A, BMP9 and related ligands, blocking ALK1 signaling and tumor angiogenesis.

Routes of Administration

IntravenousSubcutaneous

Goals & Uses

  • solid tumor therapyOncologyModerate
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma treatmentOncologyLow
  • Renal cell carcinoma treatmentOncologyModerate
  • Anti-tumor angiogenesisOncologyModerate
  • Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treatmentOncologyLow

Contraindications

  • hypersensitivity to the drug or its excipientsAllergyHigh
  • Severe hepatic impairmentOrganModerateLiver function concerns
  • PregnancyPopulationHighPotential fetal risk or insufficient safety data
  • Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)Genetic Vascular DisorderHigh

Adverse Effects

  • TelangiectasiasDermatologic/vascularCommon
  • Peripheral edemaFluid BalanceCommonSwelling of the arms or legs
  • HypertensionCardiovascularCommonHigh blood pressure
  • EpistaxisVascular/bleedingCommon
  • FatigueGeneralCommonLow energy or tiredness
  • Pulmonary hypertensionCardiovascular/pulmonaryRare

Drug Interactions

  • AxitinibModerate
  • none identifiedLow
  • Antihypertensive agentsModerate

Population Constraints

  • PregnancyReproductive SafetyRelative
  • Patients with pre-existing vascular malformationsVascularRelative
  • Pediatric patientsAgeRelative
  • Pregnant womenReproductiveAbsolute

Regulatory Status

  • European UnionInvestigationalClinical trials ongoing; not authorized.
  • United StatesInvestigationalUnder IND; no FDA approval.

No regulatory approval in any jurisdiction as of 2026; studied in phase I/II clinical trials.

Evidence & Sources

No sources recorded yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dalantercept?

Dalantercept is a recombinant activin receptor type IIA-Fc fusion protein investigated for the treatment of solid tumors by inhibiting ligand-driven angiogenesis.

What is Dalantercept used for?

Dalantercept is educationally associated with: solid tumor therapy, Hepatocellular carcinoma treatment, Renal cell carcinoma treatment, Anti-tumor angiogenesis, Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treatment. Educational only — not medical advice.

How is Dalantercept administered?

Recorded routes of administration: Intravenous, Subcutaneous.

What are the potential side effects of Dalantercept?

Reported adverse effects include: Telangiectasias, Peripheral edema, Hypertension, Epistaxis, Fatigue, Pulmonary hypertension. This list is not exhaustive — consult a qualified clinician.

Who should avoid Dalantercept?

Recorded contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug or its excipients, Severe hepatic impairment, Pregnancy, Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Consult a qualified clinician before use.

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