Labetuzumab
Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | Whole antibody |
Source | Humanized (from mouse) |
Target | carcinoembryonic antigen |
Identifiers | |
CAS Number | 219649-07-7 |
ATC code | None |
ChemSpider | none |
KEGG | D08936 |
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Labetuzumab (marketed under the trade name CEA-CIDE) is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody for the treatment of colorectal cancer.[1] It selectively binds to carcinoembryonic cell adhesion molecule 5. [2]
This drug was developed by Immunomedics, Inc.
References
- ↑ Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The Usan Council - Labetuzumab, American Medical Association.
- ↑ http://www.cancer.gov/drugdictionary?cdrid=692828
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