IMAB362
| Monoclonal antibody | |
|---|---|
| Type | Whole antibody |
| Target | CLDN18.2 |
| Clinical data | |
| ATC code | none |
| Legal status | |
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| Identifiers | |
| Synonyms | claudiximab |
| ChemSpider | none |
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IMAB362 (Claudiximab) is a monoclonal antibody against isoform 2 of Claudin-18. It is under investigation for the treatment of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas and pancreatic tumors. IMAB362 was developed by Ganymed Pharmaceuticals AG.[1]
The drug is in phase II clinical trials as of January 2013.[2]
Preliminary results from the phase II 'FAST' trial in June 2016 suggest it is helpful for advanced gastric cancer (and a phase III trial will be planned).[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.ganymed-pharmaceuticals.de/pipeline/imab362.html
- ↑ IMAB362 @ Clinicaltrials.gov
- ↑ Antibody Shines in Advanced Gastric Cancer - IMAB362 leads to longer remission, better survival. June 2016
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