Necitumumab
Necitumumab
Recombinant human monoclonal antibody
Necitumumab (INN) is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody used as an antineoplastic, which is manufactured by Eli Lilly. It binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).[3] The US FDA approved necitumumab under the brand name Portrazza for use with gemcitabine and cisplatin in previously untreated metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC).[4][5][6] It was counterproductive in non-squamous non-small-cell lung carcinoma.[6][7]