Monoclonal Antibody HuMV833

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Immunologic Factor|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A humanized monoclonal antibody directed against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a pro-angiogenic cytokine. HuMV833 has been shown to decrease the permeability of blood vessels that supply tumors, an effect which may lead to slowed tumor growth. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - HuMV833 - MoAb HuMV833