Clinically useful monoclonal antibodies in treatment

J Clin Pathol. 2002 Feb;55(2):81-5. doi: 10.1136/jcp.55.2.81.

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies have been used in clinical diagnosis for many years but it is only now that these agents are being licensed for clinical treatments. This review will focus on UK licensed monoclonal antibodies highlighting their clinical benefits, limitations, and side effects.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / therapy
  • Coronary Disease / therapy
  • Crohn Disease / therapy
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Virus Diseases / therapy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal