a monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of ovarian cancer. monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. oregovomab binds to the ca-125 antigen, which is found on most ovarian cancer cells. also called ovarex.
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/20 20:00 UTC 版)
Oregovomab (marketed under the trade name OvaRex) is a mouse monoclonal antibody it binds to the antigen CA125, a carbohydrate antigen. It is designed for the treatment of ovarian cancer.