Cetuximab

Description: Cetuximab (C225) is a monoclonal antibody that is an inhibitor of human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (Kd=0.201 nM). Cetuximab has antitumor activity, inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis. Target: EGFR. References: Huang SM, et al. Epidermal growth factor receptor blockade with C225 modulates proliferation, apoptosis, and radiosensitivity in squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Cancer Res. 1999 Apr 15,59(8):1935-40.