Difference between revisions of "Racotumomab (Vaxira)"
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Latest revision as of 23:51, 31 July 2023
This drug is currently approved in Argentina and Cuba.
Mechanism of action
From Wikipedia: Racotumomab is an anti-idiotypic mouse monoclonal antibody that mimics NGc gangliosides, thus triggering an immune response against the tumor antigen NGcGM3. Therefore, rather than being a passive antibody therapy, Racotumomab acts as a therapeutic vaccine.
Diseases for which it is used
Also known as
- Brand name: Vaxira