Volociximab

Volociximab

drugbox-mab


source = Chimeric
target = a5b1 integrin
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Volociximab (also known as M200) is a chimeric monoclonal antibody jointly developed by PDL BioPharma and Biogen Idec for treatment of a variety of advanced solid tumors. It binds to and inhibits the functional activity of α5β1 integrin.

External links

* [http://www.pdl.com/index.cfm?navId=54 Official website]


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