NCIt definition : An immunoconjugate of the murine monoclonal antibody, 7E11-C5.3 (Capromab), conjugated
to the linker-chelator, glycyl-tyrosyl-(N,-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid)-lysine
hydrochloride (GYK-DTPA-HCl). Capromab, an IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin, binds specifically
to a cytoplasmic epitope of prostate-specific membrane glycoprotein (PSMA) that is
only expressed by prostatic epithelial cells (benign and malignant). Capromab pendetide
can be used in diagnosis or detection of prostate cancer when labeled with Indium
I-111, which emits gamma radiation and X-Ray photons that can be captured by gamma
camera allowing imaging of PMSA expressing tissues.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance used to detect prostate cancer. It contains a monoclonal antibody
that binds to prostate cells, linked to a substance that can bind radioisotopes. Capromab
pendetide is combined with indium 111 and injected into the body. A gamma camera (a
special camera that detects radioactivity) is used to find prostate cancer cells in
the body. Capromab pendetide is a type of immunoconjugate.;
UNII : BDO5072GRX;
CAS number : 145464-28-4;
Drug name : Prostascint; Oncoscint Prostate;
Molecule name : CYT-356;
Chemical formula : C32H48N7O14;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000597164; CDR0000597163;