Taplitumomab paptox

Taplitumomab paptox
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Mouse
Target CD19
Identifiers
CAS Number 235428-87-2 N
ATC code None
ChemSpider none
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Taplitumomab paptox is a mouse monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancer. The antibody itself, taplitumomab, is linked to the protein PAP, an antiviral from Phytolacca americana, a species of pokeweed.[1] This is reflected by the 'paptox' in the drug's name.

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