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Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan

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Monoclonal antibody Pharmaceutical compound
Yttrium (Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHumanized (from mouse)
Targetα-fetoprotein
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6470H9971N1712O2007S42Y
Molar mass145 kg/mol
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Yttrium (Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody intended for the treatment of cancer. The antibody itself, tacatuzumab, is conjugated with tetraxetan, a chelator for yttrium-90, a radioisotope which destroys the tumour cells.

References

  1. "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council". 4 September 2004. Archived from the original on 2004-09-11.
  2. WHO Drug Information
Monoclonal antibodies for tumors
Tumor
Human
Mouse
Chimeric
Humanized
Rat/mouse hybrid
Chimeric + humanized


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