IMAB362

IMAB362
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Target CLDN18.2
Clinical data
Synonyms claudiximab
ATC code
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Legal status
Legal status
  • Investigational
Identifiers
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IMAB362 (Claudiximab) is a monoclonal antibody against isoform 2 of Claudin-18. It is under investigation for the treatment of gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas and pancreatic tumors. IMAB362 was developed by Ganymed Pharmaceuticals AG.[1]

The drug is in phase II clinical trials as of January 2013.[2]

Preliminary results from the phase II 'FAST' trial in June 2016 suggest it is helpful for advanced gastric cancer (and a phase III trial will be planned).[3]

References

  1. "Our mission - Ganymed Pharmaceuticals GmbH - Ganymed Pharmaceuticals GmbH". www.ganymed-pharmaceuticals.de.
  2. "Search of: IMAB362 - List Results - ClinicalTrials.gov". clinicaltrials.gov.
  3. "Antibody Shines in Advanced Gastric Cancer". medpagetoday.com. 5 June 2016.


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