Therapeutic Antibodies Flashcards
Bevacizumab
Targets VEGF
Used in colorectal cancer, RCC
Alemtuzumab
Targets CD52
Used in CLL
Cetuximab
Blocks EGFR
Used in stage IV colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer
Rituximab
Against CD20
B cell Hodgkin lymphoma, ITP, RA
Trastuzumab
Against HER2/neu
Breast cancer and gastric cancer
Infliximab and adalinumab
Against TNF-a
PAIR
Natalizumab
Against a4-integrin (leukocyte adhesion)
MS and chrons
Risk of PML in patients with JC virus
Abciximab
GpIIb/IIIa
Platelet aggregation for percutaneous coronary intervention
Denosumab
Against RANKL
Inhibits osteoclasts maturation (mimics osteoprotegrin)
Omalizumab
Against IgE
Allergic asthma, prevents FceRI binding
Palivizumab
Against RSV F protein
RSV prophylaxis for high-risk infants