Iratumumab
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Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | Whole antibody |
Source | Human |
Target | CD30 |
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Formula | C6358H9830N1682O1992S38 |
Molar mass | 142922.64 g·mol−1 |
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Iratumumab is a human monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of oncological diseases such as relapsed refractory CD30-positive lymphoma including Hodgkin's disease.[1]
This drug was developed by Medarex, which was later acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb.
The FDA granted orphan drug designation for Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. In 2009, development was suspended with no explanation given.[2]
References
- ^ Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council – Iratumumab, American Medical Association.
- ^ "Iratumumab". AdisInsight. Retrieved 30 January 2017.