Bemarituzumab

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Bemarituzumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized
Target FGFR2
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Bemarituzumab (INN [1] ) is a monoclonal antibody directed against fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b. [2] [3] It is being investigated for the treatment of gastric cancer and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

This drug is being developed by Five Prime Therapeutics, Zai Lab Limited. As of 2018, bemarituzumab is undergoing Phase III trials. [4] [5]

References

  1. World Health Organization (2017). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 117" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 31 (2).
  2. "Five Prime Therapeutics Completes Phase 1 Safety Lead-In and Initiates Phase 3, Global Registrational Trial of Bemarituzumab in Front-Line Advanced Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers". Business Wire. 2018-09-10.
  3. "Bemarituzumab". National Cancer Institute.