Vaswani SK, Hamilton RG. Humanized antibodies as potential therapeutic drugs.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1998;
81:105-15; quiz 115-6, 119. [PMID:
9723555 DOI:
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Antibodies have been used therapeutically to treat a variety of clinical conditions. The introduction of monoclonal antibodies and more recently, engineered humanized antibodies has greatly refined and expanded the therapeutic potential of this modality of treatment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To reinforce the reader's knowledge of the therapeutic application of antibody in the treatment for different diseases. More specifically, to enhance reader's understanding of basic methods employed in the production and clinical use of humanized antibodies.
DATA SOURCE
The MEDLINE database was used to review the humanized antibody related literature.
CONCLUSION
Humanized antibodies provide a novel approach for the treatment of a broad range of diseases. Expanded use will depend on improvement in their efficacy (avidity and specificity), demonstration of their safety, and reduction of their immunogenicity.
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