| Literature DB >> 23718298 |
Roopma Wadhwa1, Takashi Taketa, Kazuki Sudo, Mariela Blum-Murphy, Jaffer A Ajani.
Abstract
Ramucirumab (IMC-1121B) is a fully humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to VEGFR2 and can inhibit angiogenesis, a quintessential mechanism for promoting tumor growth and metastasis. Several antiangiogenesis agents are already approved for cancer therapy; however, ramucirumab's selectivity for VEGFR2 makes it interesting. The selectivity of an agent can improve safety and efficacy. This article describes the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, safety and clinical trial results of ramucirumab with particular emphasis on gastric cancer.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23718298 DOI: 10.2217/fon.13.68
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Future Oncol ISSN: 1479-6694 Impact factor: 3.404