Nacolomab tafenatox

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Nacolomab tafenatox
Monoclonal antibody
TypeFab fragment
SourceMouse
Targetcolorectal tumor antigen C242
Clinical data
ATC code
  • none
Identifiers
CAS Number
  • 150631-27-9 ☒N
ChemSpider
  • none
UNII
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Nacolomab tafenatox is a mouse monoclonal antibody[1] designed for the treatment of colorectal cancer.[citation needed] The antibody itself, nacolomab, is fused with enterotoxin A from Staphylococcus aureus (which is reflected by 'tafenatox' in the drug's name).[1]

Schematic image of nacolomab tafenatox.
VH, VL: variable (antigen binding) domains of antibody fragment
CH1, CL: constant domains of antibody fragment
SAg: enterotoxin A (acting as a superantigen)

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