Labetuzumab

Labetuzumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target carcinoembryonic antigen
Identifiers
CAS Number 219649-07-7 N
ATC code None
ChemSpider none
KEGG D08936 YesY
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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

  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The Usan Council - Labetuzumab, American Medical Association.
  2. http://www.cancer.gov/drugdictionary?cdrid=692828


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