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CEA-targeting agent RG6123

An agent targeting the tumor-associated antigen (TAA) carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, CEA-targeting agent RG6123 targets and binds to human CEA that is specifically expressed on certain tumor cells. This may, through an as of yet not elucidated mechanism of action, kill CEA-expressing tumor cells. CEA is overexpressed in many cancer cell types.

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Code name:	RG 6123 RG-6123 RG6123 RO 7172508 RO-7172508 RO7172508

CEA-targeting agent RG6123

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