Cetuximab (EGFR) Antibody, Monoclonal | 10-172

Cetuximab (EGFR) Antibody, Monoclonal | 10-172 | Gentaur UK, US & Europe Distribution

Host: N/A

Reactivity: N/A

Homology: N/A

Immunogen: Chimeric / EGFR [Homo sapiens]

Research Area: Drug Analogues

Tested Application: N/A

Application: N/A

Specificiy: N/A

Positive Control 1: N/A

Positive Control 2: N/A

Positive Control 3: N/A

Positive Control 4: N/A

Positive Control 5: N/A

Positive Control 6: N/A

Molecular Weight: N/A

Validation: N/A

Isoform: N/A

Purification: >95%

Clonality: Monoclonal

Clone: N/A

Isotype: IgG1-kappa

Conjugate: Unconjugated

Physical State: N/A

Buffer: PBS buffer pH7.5

Concentration: N/A

Storage Condition: Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Store at 2 to 8 ˚C for 1-2 weeks. Store at -20 ˚C for 12 months. Store at -80 ˚C for long term storage.

Alternate Name: Fab C225, IMC-225

User Note: Optimal dilutions for each application to be determined by the researcher.

BACKGROUND: Cetuximab is an epidermal growth factor receptor binding FAB.Cetuximab is composed of the Fv (variable; antigen-binding) regions of the 225 murine EGFr monoclonal antibody specific for the N-terminal portion of human EGFr with human IgG1 heavy and kappa light chain constant (framework) regions.Cetuximab is marketed under the brand Erbitux® by Eli Lilly and Company.In the United States, a regimen of cetuximab costs approximately $30, 790 for an eight-week course.Cetuximab binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr) on both normal and tumor cells. EGFr is over-expressed in many colorectal cancers.Cetuximab competitively inhibits the binding of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and TGF alpha, thereby reducing their effects on cell growth and metastatic spread.