Oregovomab
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Oregovomab is a mouse
monoclonal antibody it binds to the antigen CA125, a carbohydrate
antigen. It is designed for the treatment of ovarian cancer
.
This drug was developed by AltaRex Corp.
Mouse
A mouse is a small mammal belonging to the order of rodents. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse . It is also a popular pet. In some places, certain kinds of field mice are also common. This rodent is eaten by large birds such as hawks and eagles...
monoclonal antibody it binds to the antigen CA125, a carbohydrate
Carbohydrate
A carbohydrate is an organic compound with the empirical formula ; that is, consists only of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with a hydrogen:oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 . However, there are exceptions to this. One common example would be deoxyribose, a component of DNA, which has the empirical...
antigen. It is designed 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 AltaRex Corp.