Ganitumab
| Monoclonal antibody | |
|---|---|
| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Human |
| Target | IGF-1R |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number |
905703-97-1 |
| ATC code | None |
| ChemSpider | none |
| UNII |
CK1441RCZ8 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C6472H10028N1728O2020S42 |
| Molar mass | 145.7 kg/mol |
| | |
Ganitumab a human monoclonal antibody against type 1 insulin-like growth factor receptor (IGF1R), designed for the treatment of cancers.[1]
Ganitumab was developed by Amgen. A phase III clinical trial (for metastatic pancreatic cancer) was abandoned in August 2012.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Ganitumab" (PDF). American MedicaAssociation.
- ↑ "Amgen Pulls Cancer Drug". 10 Aug 2012.
- ↑ "Amgen (AMGN) Terminates Ganitumab Pancreatic Cancer Trial". 8 Aug 2012.
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