Cantuzumab mertansine
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Cantuzumab mertansine is a humanize
d monoclonal antibody used to treat colorectal cancer
and other types of cancer. It is linked to a cytotoxic agent, mertansine
.
Three phase I clinical studies had reported results by 2003.
Humanize
Humanize may refer to:*Humanize a 2001 album by the British jazz/funk band Big Boss Man*Humanized antibody, a type of monoclonal antibody...
d monoclonal antibody used to treat colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth , in the colon, rectum, or vermiform appendix. Colorectal cancer is clinically distinct from anal cancer, which affects the anus....
and other types of cancer. It is linked to a cytotoxic agent, mertansine
Mertansine
Mertansine is a cytotoxic agent also known as DM1. It is a maytansinoid .Its patent rights are owned by ImmunoGen Inc.- Uses :...
.
Three phase I clinical studies had reported results by 2003.