Monoclonal Antibodies for Targeted Cancer Therapy

How do monoclonal antibodies fight cancer?

Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-created immune system proteins. Antibodies are naturally formed by the body and assist the immune system in recognizing and marking microorganisms that cause disease, such as bacteria and viruses, for elimination. Monoclonal antibodies, like your body’s own antibodies, identify particular targets.

Numerous monoclonal antibodies are utilized in cancer treatment. They are a form of targeted cancer therapy, meaning they are specifically engineered to interact with certain cancer cells.

Certain monoclonal antibodies are also used in immunotherapy, as they assist the immune system in turning against cancer.

For instance, some monoclonal antibodies label cancer cells to …read more