New Insights Into Novel Mechanisms Of Action Of Genmab's HuMax-EGFr
"Coupled with previous findings that HuMax-EGFr is able to induce potent ADCC and block growth factor binding to EGF receptors, these studies have given us greater insight into the novel way HuMax-EGFr works," said Lisa N. Drakeman, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Genmab.
These data will be presented by Genmab and Sidec Technologies AB, at the 3rd Novel Solution Seminar for Drug Creation and Development in Tokyo, Japan on March 12 and in Osaka, Japan on March 14, 2007.
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