Vorsetuzumab mafodotin (SGN-75) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) directed to the protein CD70 designed for the treatment of cancer.[1] It is a humanized monoclonal antibody, vorsetuzumab, conjugated with noncleavable monomethyl auristatin F (MMAF), a cytotoxic agent.[citation needed]
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Type | ? |
Source | Humanized (from mouse) |
Target | CD70 |
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Other names | SGN-75 |
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Formula | C6476H10006N1726O2028S50(C49H78N6O11)3-5 |
Molar mass | 150 kg/mol |
This drug was developed by Seattle Genetics, Inc. The drug completed phase I clinical trials for renal cell carcinoma,[2] but development was discontinued in 2013.[3] No reason was given but SG plan to start clinical trials of SGN-CD70A in 2014.[3]
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