Biologics Flashcards
Biologics are similar to small molecule chemo drugs.
a. true
b. false
b. false
biologics are totally different from small molecule chemo drugs
What is a key mechanism of biologics for cancer therapy?
to induce the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells
What is the brand name of recombinant IL2?
Proleukin
How does IL2 work against cancer?
endogenous and exogenous activate T cells and NK cells
What is brand name of recombinant human IFN alpha 2 b?
Heberon alfa R
What is brand name of IFN alpha 2b?
Intron-A
What is used to treat viral infections and cancers such as chronic hep C/B, hairy cell leukemia, etc?
interferon alfa 2b
2 antibody drug conjugates:
gemtuzumab
ibritumomab
Suffix for human mabs?
-mumab
Suffix for chimeric mabs?
-ximab
suffix for mouse mabs?
-momab
suffix for humanized mabs?
-zumab
List the types of antibody according to their potency in induction of immunological reactions inside human body, from the strongest to the weakest:
mouse (momab), chimeric (ximab), humanized (zumab), human (mum)
Antibodies can be __ with a variety of substances to enhance anticancer effects, including chemo-drugs, protein toxins, radionuclides, prodrug-activating enzymes, etc.
conjugated
ado-trastuzumab emtanvine target?
HER2
bevacizumab target?
VEGF ligand
cetuximab target?
EGFR
daratumumab target?
PD-1
CD38
elotuzumab target?
SLAMF7