IMC-1C11 (VEGFA) – Research Grade Biosimilar

Background:

IMC-1C11 is an anti-angiogenesis agent. It is a chimeric anti-kinase insert domain-containing receptor (KDR) antibody that blocks VEGFR-KDR interaction and inhibits VEGFR-induced endothelial cell proliferation. IMC-1C11 is used for treatment of patients with liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma.IMC-1C11 is a chimerized antibody that targets the KDR receptor (also referred to as VEGFr) on vascular endothelial cells by inhibiting binding of the essential ligand, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), to its receptor. KDR is a key receptor associated with tumor angiogenesis. As solid tumors cannot grow efficiently without new blood supply, use of IMC-1C11 results in the inhibition of tumor growth and death of tumor cells by apoptosis.