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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Bibliographic Details
Author: Enriquez-Vera, Daniel
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2021
Country:Perú
Institution:Fundación Instituto Hipólito Unanue
Repository:Diagnóstico
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:revistadiagnostico.fihu.org.pe:article/330
Online Access:https://revistadiagnostico.fihu.org.pe/index.php/diagnostico/article/view/330
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Anticuerpos monoclonales
Oncología
cancer
Monoclonal antibodies
Oncology
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Summary: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.