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Girentuximab

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Girentuximab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceChimeric
TargetCA-IX
Clinical data
Trade namesRencarex
ATC code
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Identifiers
CAS Number
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6460H10006N1718O2018S48
Molar mass146.5 kg/mol g·mol−1
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Girentuximab (trade name Rencarex) is a chimeric monoclonal antibody to carbonic anhydrase IX.[1] It is investigational agent in clinical trials for renal cell carcinoma.[2]

Girentuximab was developed by Wilex AG.

It triggers antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). It does this by activating natural killer cells by binding to carbonic anhydrase IX.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Girentuximab" (PDF). American Medical Association.
  2. ^ Bedke J, Stenzl A (2013). "Immunotherapeutic strategies for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma: where are we now?". Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy. 13 (12): 1399–408. doi:10.1586/14737140.2013.856761. PMID 24215158.
  3. ^ Girentuximab (Rencarex) for renal cell carcinoma