Oportuzumab monatox Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
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.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Oportuzumab monatox |
| Generic | Oportuzumab monatox |
| Oportuzumab monatox Other Names | Oportuzumab monatox |
| Type | |
| Groups | Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 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.
