Urelumab

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Urelumab ?
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Human
Target CD137
Clinical data
Legal status ?
Identifiers
CAS number 934823-49-1 N
ATC code None
Chemical data
Formula C6502H9972N1712O2030S44 
Mol. mass 145.8 kDa
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Urelumab (ue rel' ue mab; also known as BMS-663513 and anti-4-1BB antibody) is a fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb for the treatment of cancer and solid tumors.[1]

Urelumab targets the CD137 receptor. It specifically binds to and activates CD137-expressing immune cells, stimulating an immune response, in particular a cytotoxic T cell response, against tumor cells.[2]

References

  1. "Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Urelumab". American Medical Association. 
  2. "Urelumab". National Cancer Institute. 


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