Chemistry:Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan

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Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan
Y-90 tacatuzumab tetraxetan structure.svg
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHumanized (from mouse)
Targetα-fetoprotein
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FormulaC6470H9971N1712O2007S4290Y
Molar mass145 kg/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. http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/365/yttrium_90_tacatuz.doc. 
  2. ↑ WHO Drug Information




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