Ziv-Aflibercept

Ziv-Aflibercept

Definition

A recombinant protein comprised of epitopes of the extracellular domains of human vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR) fused to the constant region (Fc) of human IgG1 with potential antiangiogenic activity. Afilbercept, functioning as a soluble decoy receptor, binds to pro-angiogenic vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs), thereby preventing VEGFs from binding to their endogenous receptors. Disruption of the binding of VEGFs to their cellular receptors may result in the inhibition of tumor angiogenesis, metastasis, and ultimately tumor regression.

Also known as AFLIBERCEPT, Aflibercept beta, AVE0005, Eylea, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Trap, VEGF Trap, VEGF Trap R1R2, VEGF-Trap, Zaltrap, Ziv-Aflibercept — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Diabetic retinopathy may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Camera-type eye may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Retina may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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