Olaratumab

Olaratumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Human
Target PDGF-R α
Legal status
Legal status
  • investigational
Identifiers
CAS Number 1024603-93-7 N
ATC code none
ChemSpider none
KEGG D09939 N
Chemical data
Formula C6554H10076N1736O2048S40
Molar mass 147.2 kg/mol
 NYesY (what is this?)  (verify)

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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