Girentuximab
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Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | Whole antibody |
Source | Chimeric |
Target | CA-IX |
Clinical data | |
Trade names | Rencarex |
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Formula | C6460H10006N1718O2018S48 |
Molar mass | 146.5 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
- ^ "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Girentuximab" (PDF). American Medical Association.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Girentuximab (Rencarex) for renal cell carcinoma