NCIt definition : A human IgG2kappa monoclonal antibody specific for the epidermal growth factor receptor
(EGFR). Monoclonal antibody E7.6.3 binds to the EGFR, blocking the binding of epidermal
growth factor and transforming growth factor alpha to EGFR-expressing cancer cells
and ultimately inhibiting EGFR-dependent cell activation and proliferation. (NCI);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A human monoclonal antibody that is being used to treat colorectal cancer
that has spread to other parts of the body. It is used in patients whose disease has
not gotten better during or after treatment with other anticancer drugs. It is also
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. ABX-EGF binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and may
block tumor cell growth.;
UNII : 6A901E312A;
CAS number : 339177-26-3;
Drug name : Vectibix;
Molecule name : E7.6.3;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000302450; CDR0000397115; CDR0000512740; 384;