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EMD 72000

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EMD 72000 Definition

A humanized monoclonal antibody with antineoplastic activity. Matuzumab binds the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) with high affinity, competitively blocking natural ligand binding and inhibiting receptor-mediated downstream signalling, resulting in impaired tumor cell proliferation.

EMD 72000 Synonyms

Matuzumab, EMD 72000

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