Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan

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Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan
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Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target α-fetoprotein
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Formula C6470H9971N1712O2007S4290Y
Molar mass 145kg/mol
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Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody intended for the treatment of cancer. [1] The antibody itself, tacatuzumab, is conjugated with tetraxetan, a chelator for yttrium-90, [2] a radioisotope which destroys the tumour cells.

References

  1. "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council". 4 September 2004. Archived from the original on 2004-09-11.
  2. WHO Drug Information