Pemtumomab

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Pemtumomab
Monoclonal antibody
Type ?
Source Mouse
Target MUC1
Clinical data
Trade names Theragyn
Routes of
administration
Intraperitoneal
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Pemtumomab (trade name Theragyn) is a mouse monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer. The substance has affinity to various types of cancer, like ovarian cancer and peritoneal cancer, via the polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM or MUC-1) and delivers the radioisotope Yttrium-90 into the tumour. [1] As of 2009, it is undergoing Phase III clinical trials. [2]

It has been granted orphan drug status in Europe. [3]

References

  1. Oei AL, Moreno M, Verheijen RH, Sweep FC, Thomas CM, Massuger LF, von Mensdorff-Pouilly S (October 2008). "Induction of IgG antibodies to MUC1 and survival in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer". International Journal of Cancer. 123 (8): 1848–53. doi: 10.1002/ijc.23725 . PMID   18661524. S2CID   2287723.
  2. Clinical trial number NCT00004115 for "Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Ovarian Cancer or Primary Peritoneal Cancer in Remission Following Surgery and Chemotherapy" at ClinicalTrials.gov
  3. Antisoma's Lead Product, Pemtumomab Granted European Orphan Drug Status [ dead link ]