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Naptumomab estafenatox

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Type
  
Fab fragment

Target
  
5T4

CAS Number
  
676258-98-3

Source
  
Mouse

ATC code
  
none

ChemSpider
  
none

Naptumomab estafenatox

What does naptumomab estafenatox mean


Naptumomab estafenatox (ABR-217620) is a drug being developed for the treatment of various types of cancer like non-small cell lung carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma.

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Mechanism of action

Chemically, it is a fusion protein consisting of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) of a monoclonal antibody with the superantigen staphylococcal enterotoxin A (SEA/E-120, "estafenatox"). The Fab binds to 5T4, an antigen expressed by various tumor cells, and the superantigen induces an immune response by activating T lymphocytes.

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