Olaratumab
Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | Whole antibody |
Source | Human |
Target | PDGF-R α |
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Identifiers | |
CAS Number | 1024603-93-7 |
ATC code | none |
ChemSpider | none |
KEGG | D09939 |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C6554H10076N1736O2048S40 |
Molar mass | 147.2 kg/mol |
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Olaratumab is a monoclonal antibody which is being developed by Imclone for the treatment of solid tumors. It is directed against the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha.[1]
In February 2015, the European Medicines Agency assigned olaratumab orphan drug status for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.[2]
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