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yttrium Y 90 tacatuzumab tetraxetan 
A radioimmunoconjugate comprised of the monoclonal antibody HuAFP31, directed against alpha fetoprotein, that is conjugated to the chelating agent tetra-azacyclododecanetetra-acetic acid (DOTA) and radiolabeled with the beta-emitting radioisotope Yttrium Y90. Yttrium Y 90 tacatuzumab tetraxetan binds to tumor cells expressing alpha fetoprotein, selectively delivering a cytotoxic dose of beta radiation. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Abbreviation:Y90 DOTA MOAB HuAFP31