Synonyms: 7E3 antibody | antiGPIIBIIIa | C7E3 | ReoPro®
abciximab is an approved drug (FDA (1994))
Compound class:
Antibody
Comment: Abciximab is a chimeric human-murine monoclonal antibody Fab (fragment antigen binding) fragment designed to target glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor, a key mediator of platelet aggregation and clot formation [2]. The invention of abciximab is covered by patent US5976532 [1], where its originating antibody is coded c7E3.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Detailed information contained in the covering patent [1] describes in vitro and in vivo activity of abciximab, which supports its action as an anti-thrombotic agent. However, no affinity data is provided for the interaction between abciximab and its molecular target. |
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