Product Description: Nimotuzumab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting EGFR with a KD of 0.21 nM. Nimotuzumab is directed against the extracellular domain of the EGFR blocking the binding to its ligands. Nimotuzumab, a strong antitumor agent, is cytolytic on target tumors by its capacity to cause antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC)[1][2].
Applications: Cancer-Kinase/protease
Formula: N/A
References: [1]Zaima Mazorra, et al. Nimotuzumab Induces NK Cell Activation, Cytotoxicity, Dendritic Cell Maturation and Expansion of EGFR-Specific T Cells in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Front Pharmacol. 2017 Jun 19;8:382./[2]Melarkode S Ramakrishnan, et al. Nimotuzumab, a promising therapeutic monoclonal for treatment of tumors of epithelial origin. MAbs. Jan-Feb 2009;1(1):41-8.
CAS Number: 780758-10-3
Molecular Weight: N/A
Compound Purity: 96.70
Research Area: Cancer
Solubility: H2O
Target: EGFR