Use of monoclonal antibodies in oncology

Monoclonal antibodies represent a fundamental cornerstone in the management of cancer. These advanced biological compounds have achieved a significant improvement of survival in patients. Among the most renown antibodies: rituximab, bevacizumab, cetuximab, trastuzumab are the most used in our local...

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Autor: Enriquez-Vera, Daniel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2021
País:Perú
Institución:Fundación Instituto Hipólito Unanue
Repositorio:Diagnóstico
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistadiagnostico.fihu.org.pe:article/330
Acceso en línea:https://revistadiagnostico.fihu.org.pe/index.php/diagnostico/article/view/330
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Anticuerpos monoclonales
Oncología
cancer
Monoclonal antibodies
Oncology
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Sumario:Monoclonal antibodies represent a fundamental cornerstone in the management of cancer. These advanced biological compounds have achieved a significant improvement of survival in patients. Among the most renown antibodies: rituximab, bevacizumab, cetuximab, trastuzumab are the most used in our local daily practice. In the last decade, immunotherapy has been positioned as an efficacious therapy for adverse diseases such as melanoma, lung, and renal neoplasms. In the nearest future, new conjugated antibodies, and CAR-T therapy will represent models of innovative strategies to cure cancer.