Question 65 (part 2) · LEK · Biologic drugs
Which of the following is a monoclonal antibody that is used in the treatment of cancer (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia) and several autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ANCA vasculitis)?:
- A. bevacizumab
- B. trastuzumab.
- C. infliximab.
- D. tocilizumab.
- E. rituximab.
Hint
The target is a B-cell surface antigen present in many lymphoid malignancies, and B cells also drive autoimmunity.
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