Zolbetuximab

Zolbetuximab (development code IMAB362) is an experimental monoclonal antibody against isoform 2 of Claudin-18. It is under investigation for the treatment of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas and pancreatic tumors. IMAB362 was developed by Ganymed Pharmaceuticals AG.[1]

Zolbetuximab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceChimeric
TargetCLDN18.2
Clinical data
Other namesIMAB362; Claudiximab
ATC code
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Legal status
Legal status
  • Investigational
Identifiers
CAS Number
ChemSpider
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UNII
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The drug is in phase II clinical trials as of January 2013.[2]

Preliminary results from the phase II 'FAST' trial in June 2016 suggest it is helpful for advanced gastric cancer (and a phase III trial will be planned).[3]

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