Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody biosimilar expressed in CHO cells, targeting EGFR, for use in laboratory research applications. This product is not suitable for use as medicines or in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications. Cetuximab is an epidermal growth factor receptor binding FAB. Cetuximab is composed of the Fv (variable; antigen-binding) regions of the 225 murine EGFr monoclonal antibody specific for the N-terminal portion of human EGFr with human IgG1 heavy and kappa light chain constant (framework) regions. Cetuximab is marketed under the brand Erbitux® by Eli Lilly and Company. In the United States, a regimen of cetuximab costs approximately $30, 790 for an eight-week course. Cetuximab binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr) on both normal and tumor cells. EGFr is over-expressed in many colorectal cancers. Cetuximab competitively inhibits the binding of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and TGF alpha, thereby reducing their effects on cell growth and metastatic spread.
Target
EGFR
Research Area
Chimeric Monoclonal Antibodies, Biosimilars
Clonality
Monoclonal
Reactivity
Human
Expression
Recombinant
Tested Applications
ELISA
Host
Human, Mouse
Recommended dilutions
Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Isotype
IgG1 Kappa
Form
Liquid
Purity
> 95%
Purification
Purified from cell culture supernatants by Protein A/G chromatography.
Storage
Store at 4°C for up to 2 weeks. Aliquot and store at -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Shelf Life
12 months.
Buffer
0.01 M PBS, pH 7.4.
CAS Number
205923-56-4
Concentration
Batch-dependent, typically between 0.5-2.0 mg/ml.
Availability
Shipped within 5-10 working days.
Note
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC OR COSMETIC PROCEDURES. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION.
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