Bivatuzumab mertansine
Alternative Names: Anti-CD44v6-DM1 immunoconjugate; BIWI-1; Monoclonal antibody CD44v6-DM1 immunoconjugateLatest Information Update: 14 Feb 2024
At a glance
- Originator Boehringer Ingelheim; ImmunoGen
- Developer Boehringer Ingelheim
- Class Antineoplastics; Drug conjugates; Immunoconjugates; Maytansinoids; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Apoptosis stimulants; CD44 antigen inhibitors; Mitosis inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Breast cancer; Head and neck cancer
Most Recent Events
- 12 Feb 2024 ImmunoGen has been acquired by AbbVie
- 14 Feb 2005 Discontinued - Phase-I for Head and neck cancer in Germany (IV)
- 04 Dec 2001 Preclinical development for Cancer in Germany (Unknown route)