Vorsetuzumab mafodotin explained

Vorsetuzumab mafodotin (SGN-75) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) directed to the protein CD70 designed for the treatment of cancer.[1] It is a humanized monoclonal antibody, vorsetuzumab, conjugated with noncleavable monomethyl auristatin F (MMAF), a cytotoxic agent.

This drug was developed by Seattle Genetics, Inc. The drug completed phase I clinical trials for renal cell carcinoma,[2] but development was discontinued in 2013.[3] No reason was given but SG plan to start clinical trials of SGN-CD70A in 2014.[3]

References

  1. http://www.ama-assn.org/resources/doc/usan/vorsetuzumab-mafodotin.pdf Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council: Vorsetuzumab Mafodotin
  2. Clinical trials for SGN-75 "Clinicaltrials.gov"
  3. http://investor.seattlegenetics.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=124860&p=irol-newsArticle_Print&ID=1872671&highlight=, Seattle Genetics Third Quarter 2013 Financial Report