Oregovomab

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Oregovomab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Mouse
Target CA125
Clinical data
Trade names OvaRex
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Molar mass ca. 150 kg/mol
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Oregovomab (marketed under the trade name OvaRex) is a mouse monoclonal antibody it binds to the antigen CA125, a carbohydrate antigen. It is designed for the treatment of ovarian cancer. [1] [2]

This drug was developed by AltaRex Corp.

References

  1. "Statement on a Nonproprietary Name Adopted by the USAN Council - Oregovomab". American Medical Association. Archived from the original on 14 August 2003. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
  2. Pietragalla A, Duranti S, Daniele G, Nero C, Ciccarone F, Lorusso D, et al. (February 2021). "Oregovomab: an investigational agent for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer". Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs. 30 (2): 103–110. doi:10.1080/13543784.2021.1868436. PMID   33423551.