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Monoclonal antibodies as magic bullets.

F M Brodsky1

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

Pharmaceutical Research
|January 1, 1988
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Monoclonal antibodies offer specific, targeted therapeutic applications in medicine. This review provides a broad perspective on their medical uses and principles guiding their success or failure.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have been utilized in human experimental therapy since the early 1980s.
  • Their inherent specificity has led to their characterization as 'magic bullet' drugs.
  • Numerous therapeutic applications with varying success potential exist for mAbs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current reviews on monoclonal antibody therapy.
  • To offer a broader perspective on the medical applications of mAbs.
  • To outline general principles for understanding the therapeutic success or failure of mAbs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing articles on monoclonal antibody therapy.
  • Synthesis of information from specialized medical reviews.

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  • Analysis of general principles governing mAb efficacy.

    • Main Results:

    • Monoclonal antibodies have diverse therapeutic applications across various medical fields.
    • Specificity is a key characteristic driving their therapeutic potential.
    • Understanding factors influencing success and failure is crucial for optimizing mAb therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Monoclonal antibodies represent a significant therapeutic modality with broad medical applications.
    • A comprehensive understanding of their principles of action is essential for clinical success.
    • Further research into optimizing mAb therapy is warranted.