| Code | CSB-RA008784MB1HU |
| Size | US$9799 |
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This recombinant monoclonal antibody is a research-grade biosimilar of mirvetuximab soravtansine, targeting FOLR1 (folate receptor alpha; also known as FR-α / folate receptor 1 / adult folate-binding protein), a high-affinity folate-binding cell-surface receptor. FOLR1/FR-α shows restricted expression in many normal tissues but is frequently upregulated in multiple epithelial malignancies, most notably ovarian cancer, making it a widely used tumor-associated antigen for profiling surface expression patterns and tumor heterogeneity in oncology models.
Mirvetuximab soravtansine is an antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) composed of an anti-FR-α antibody linked via a cleavable linker to DM4, a microtubule-inhibiting maytansinoid payload; upon FR-α binding, the ADC is internalized, followed by intracellular processing and payload release that drives cell-cycle arrest and cell death. This biosimilar provides the antibody component alone, enabling researchers to study FOLR1 biology, cell-surface engagement, and receptor internalization/trafficking mechanisms independent of cytotoxic payload effects. It supports assay development and mechanistic investigations into FR-α–associated target validation, antigen-density dependencies, and ADC-relevant internalization behavior in controlled experimental systems.
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