Olaratumab

Olaratumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Human
Target PDGF-R α
Clinical data
ATC code none
Legal status
Legal status
  • investigational
Identifiers
CAS Number 1024603-93-7 N
ChemSpider none
UNII TT6HN20MVF N
KEGG D09939 N
Chemical and physical data
Formula C6554H10076N1736O2048S40
Molar mass 147.2 kg/mol
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Olaratumab is a monoclonal antibody which is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company for the treatment of solid tumors. It is directed against the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha.[1]

In February 2015, the European Medicines Agency assigned olaratumab orphan drug status for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.[2] In October 2016, the FDA issued an approval notice for use of olaratumab with doxorubicin to treat adults with certain types of soft tissue sarcoma (STS).[3]

References

  1. Statement on a Nonproprietary name adopted by the USAN Council: Olaratumab
  2. Orphan Medicinal Products Designation
  3. FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for advanced soft tissue sarcoma October 19, 2016
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