NCIt definition : A recombinant, humanized anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody attached to the cytotoxic antitumor
antibiotic calicheamicin. In this conjugate, the antibody binds to and is internalized
by tumor cells expressing CD33 antigen (a sialic acid-dependent glycoprotein commonly
found on the surface of leukemic blasts), thereby delivering the attached calicheamicin
to CD33-expressing tumor cells. Calicheamicin binds to the minor groove of DNA, causing
double strand DNA breaks and resulting in inhibition of DNA synthesis. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A monoclonal antibody combined with a toxic substance that is used to treat
certain types of acute myeloid leukemia in older patients and is being studied in
the treatment of other types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory
and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. Mylotarg
is a type of antibody-drug conjugate.;
UNII : 8GZG754X6M;
CAS number : 220578-59-6;
Drug name : Mylotarg;
Molecule name : CDP-771; WAY-CMA-676; CMA-676;
Chemical formula : C73H96IN6O25S3;
NSC code : 720568;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000508999; CDR0000509002; CDR0000045569; 244;