Farletuzumab
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Farletuzumab is a monoclonal antibody
which is being investigated for the treatment of ovarian cancer
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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.
Monoclonal antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies are monospecific antibodies that are the same because they are made by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell....
which is being investigated for the treatment of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses....
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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.