Lucatumumab

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Lucatumumab ?
Monoclonal antibody
Source Human
Target CD40
Identifiers
CAS number 903512-50-5
ATC code none
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Mol. mass 146 kDa
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Lucatumumab is a human monoclonal antibody[1] being investigated for the treatment of various types of cancer like multiple myeloma,[2] non-Hodgkin's or Hodgkin's lymphoma.[3]

This drug was developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council – Lucatumumab, American Medical Association.
  2. ^ ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00231166
  3. ^ ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00670592