Enfortumab vedotin

Enfortumab vedotin
Monoclonal antibody
Type ?
Source Human
Target Nectin-4
Clinical data
ATC code none
Identifiers
CAS Number 1346452-25-2 YesY
ChemSpider none
UNII DLE8519RWM YesY
Chemical and physical data
Formula C6642H10284N1742O2063S46
Molar mass 149.0 kg/mol

Enfortumab vedotin[1] (ASG-22ME) is an antibody-drug conjugate[2] designed for the treatment of cancer expressing Nectin-4.[3] Enfortumab refers to the monoclonal antibody part, and vedotin refers to the payload drug (MMAE) and the linker.

This drug was developed by Seattle Genetics Inc.

Results of a phase I clinical trial were reported in 2016.[2]

References

  1. World Health Organization (2013). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 109" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 27 (2).
  2. 1 2 Seattle Genetics and Agensys, an Affiliate of Astellas, Highlight Promising Enfortumab Vedotin (ASG-22ME) and ASG-15ME Phase 1 Data in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer at 2016 ESMO Congress. Oct 2016
  3. Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Enfortumab Vedotin, American Medical Association.


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