Farletuzumab
Farletuzumab (MORAb-003) is a monoclonal antibody[1] which is being investigated for the treatment of ovarian cancer.[2][3]
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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Humanized |
| Target | FR-alpha |
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| Formula | C6466H9928N1716O2020S42 |
| Molar mass | 145.4 kg/mol g·mol−1 |
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This drug was developed by Morphotek, Inc.
It is targeted at FR-alpha which is overexpressed in some cancers such as ovarian cancer.
References
- Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The Usan Council - Farletuzumab, American Medical Association.
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Phase II Efficacy and Safety Study of MORAb-003 in Platinum-Resistant or Refractory Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Phase III Efficacy and Safety of MORAb-003 in Subjects With Platinum-sensitive Ovarian Cancer in First Relapse
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