Affitech-Identified Fully Human Anti-VEGF Antibody Candidate Is As Effective As Avastin(R) In Preclinical Cancer Models

Affitech AS, the human antibody therapeutics company announced that its partner, Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, has reported that its anti-VEGF antibody R84, an antibody identified by Affitech, selectively blocks the interaction of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to VEGF receptor 2

(VEGFR2); and is as effective as AvastinĀ® (bevacizumab) in inhibiting growth of established tumors in a preclinical breast cancer model. [click link for full article]

Original post by Women’s Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

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