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Iratumumab

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Type
  
Whole antibody

Target
  
CD30

CAS Number
  
640735-09-7

Source
  
Human

ATC code
  
none

ChemSpider
  
none

Iratumumab is a human monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of oncological diseases such as relapsed refractory CD30-positive lymphoma including Hodgkin's disease.

This drug was developed by Medarex, which was later acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

The FDA granted orphan drug designation for Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. In 2009, development was suspended with no explanation given.

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