Abstract
The HER-2/neu oncogene encodes a 185 kDa phosphoglycoprotein that is overexpressed in breast, ovarian and other cancers. Seven monoclonal antibodies reactive with this oncoprotein were labeled with 131I. In vitro experiments with SKOv3 9002-18 cells determined binding affinity, internalization and degradation. The biodistribution of these antibodies in comparison to 125I-labeled nonspecific antibody was measured in athymic mice with SKOv3 9002-18 ovarian carcinoma xenografts. Antibody 520C9 exhibited the highest and most specific retention in tumor, peaking at 17.4 ± 5.6% ID/g at 24 h.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-459 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Nuclear Medicine and Biology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1997 |
Keywords
- C-erbB-2 (HER-2/neu)
- Monoclonal antibody
- Ovarian cancer
- Radioiodination
- Tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cancer Research