Oportuzumab monatox
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VB4-845 is studied in the treatment of certain types of head and neck cancer. VB4-845 is made by linking a monoclonal antibody fragment to a toxic protein that may kill cancer cells. VB4-845 is a fusion protein containing humanized scFv specific for the epithelial cell adhesion molecule, Ep-CAM, a tumor cell-associated target highly expressed on carcinoma cells of epithelial origin and a truncated portion of Pseudomonas exotoxin A.
Trade Name | Oportuzumab monatox |
Generic | Oportuzumab monatox |
Oportuzumab monatox Other Names | Oportuzumab monatox |
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Groups | Investigational |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in bladder cancer and head and neck cancer.
How Oportuzumab monatox works
VB4-845 binds to EpCAM (a protein on the surface of epithelial cells and some types of cancer cells). Also called anti-EpCAM-Pseudomonas-exotoxin fusion protein and Proxinium. It targets and kills Ep-CAM-positive tumors by apoptosis.
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