Tarextumab
| Monoclonal antibody | |
|---|---|
| Type | ? |
| Source | Human |
| Target | Notch 2, Notch 3 |
| Legal status | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 1359940-55-8 |
| ChemSpider | none |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C6338H9804N1700O1990S48 |
| Molar mass | 143.2 kDa |
Tarextumab (formerly OMP-59R5) is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting the Notch 2/3 receptors. It is being tested as a possible treatment for cancer. In Jan 2015 the US FDA granted orphan drug designation to tarextumab for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and lung cancer.[1] Two early stage clinical trials have reported encouraging results.[1]
See also
- Notch signaling pathway, e.g. in embryo tissue development
References
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