Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan
Yttrium (90Y) tacatuzumab tetraxetan (trade name AFP-Cide) is a 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.
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| Type | Whole antibody |
| Source | Humanized (from mouse) |
| Target | α-fetoprotein |
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| Formula | C6470H9971N1712O2007S4290Y |
| Molar mass | 145 kg/mol |
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