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Robatumumab (proposed
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; also known as SCH 717454 and MK-7454) is a
monoclonal antibody A monoclonal antibody (mAb, more rarely called moAb) is an antibody produced from a cell Lineage made by cloning a unique white blood cell. All subsequent antibodies derived this way trace back to a unique parent cell. Monoclonal antibodies ...
and an antineoplastic by Merck and
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. It binds to CD221, the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor. Phase 2 clinical trials in patients with colorectal cancer, osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma are complete. Merck has since discontinued development.


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