Chemicals and Drugs

Cetuximab

A chimeric monoclonal antibody that functions as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT through its binding to the EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR, where it prevents the binding and signaling action of cell growth and survival factors.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A chimeric monoclonal antibody that functions as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT through its binding to the EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR, where it prevents the binding and signaling action of cell growth and survival factors.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • C225
  • Erbitux
  • IMC C225
  • IMC-C225
  • MAb C225

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemistry, classification, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2016 (2000)

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  1. D12.776w.124w.486.485.114w.224w.060w.750w
  2. D12.776w.124w.790.651.114w.224w.060w.750w
  3. D12.776w.377w.715.548.114w.224w.200w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cetuximab. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000068818. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000068818
  2. Cetuximab. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetuximab
  3. Cetuximab. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q420296