ganitumab

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Etymology

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From -tu- (tumor) +‎ -umab (human monoclonal antibody).

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Noun

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ganitumab (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody against type 1 insulin-like growth factor receptor, designed for the treatment of cancers.
    • 2015 July 15, “IGF1R- and ROR1-Specific CAR T Cells as a Potential Therapy for High Risk Sarcomas”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      While a randomized Phase II study testing the addition of the IGF1R mab ganitumab to chemotherapy in EWS is ongoing (NCT02306161), CAR T cells targeting IGF1R may be an alternative treatment for high risk patients with EWS and other sarcomas.