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

Clinically useful monoclonal antibodies in treatment

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Clinically useful monoclonal antibodies in treatment

E Drewe et al. J Clin Pathol. 2002 Feb.

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.

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Diagram to show different types of monoclonal antibody molecules being developed for treatment.

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