Monoclonal Antibodies

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Channel: Dr Vikram Yadav · 2011 · Education

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Yes these vials are of monoclonal antibodies specially the recombinant humanised monoclonal antibodies, it comes with trade name of Nimotuzumab. These antibodies binds to epidermal growth factor receptors.
Dose: 200mg - can be given to 400mg after that it is unsafe.
Indications: in treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck region + carcinoma of prostate along with chemotherapy. You can watch out animation of monoclonal antibody production here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ymKofaHCoY watch this link for first 100 seconds

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