Cantuzumab mertansine

Cantuzumab mertansine
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target MUC1
Clinical data
ATC code none
Identifiers
CAS Number 400010-39-1 N
ChemSpider none
UNII 7Z7EUX7R6M N
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Cantuzumab mertansine (SB-408075; huC242-DM1) is an antibody-drug conjugate used to treat colorectal cancer and other types of cancer.[1] It is a humanized monoclonal antibody, cantuzumab (huC242) linked to a cytotoxic agent, mertansine (DM1).[2]

Mechanism

After the huC242 mab binds to the external domain of CanAg, the cantuzumab mertansine-CanAg complex is internalized, and the DM1 molecules are released intracellularly by cleavage of the DM1-huC242 disulfide bonds.[3]

Clinical trials

Three phase I clinical studies had reported results by 2003.[4]

See also

References

  1. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The Usan Council - Cantuzumab mertansine, American Medical Association.
  2. Cantuzumab mertansine in a three-times a week schedule: a phase I and pharmacokinetic study. Rodon et al. 2008
  3. A Phase I Study of Cantuzumab Mertansine Administered as a Single Intravenous Infusion Once Weekly in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Helft et al. 2004
  4. http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=97573&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=354351&highlight=


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