Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Naming guidelines for monoclonal antibodies based on animal source:
A
- umab (human)
- omab (mouse)
- ximab (chimera)
- zumab (humanized)
2
Q
What is the animal source for a monoclonal antibody ending in “-umab”?
A
Human
3
Q
What is the animal source for a monoclonal antibody ending in “-omab”?
A
Mouse
4
Q
What is the animal source for a monoclonal antibody ending in “-ximab”?
A
Chimera
5
Q
What is the animal source for a monoclonal antibody ending in “-zumab”?
A
Humanized