Foravirumab
Foravirumab
Foravirumab (pronunciation: fo-ra-vi-ru-mab) is a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of various viral diseases.
Etymology
The name "Foravirumab" is derived from the Latin words "foras" meaning "outside" and "virus" meaning "poison". The suffix "-mab" is an acronym for "monoclonal antibody".
Usage
Foravirumab is used in the treatment of a variety of viral diseases. It works by binding to the virus and preventing it from infecting cells. This can help to reduce the severity and duration of the disease.
Related Terms
- Monoclonal antibody: A type of protein made in the laboratory that can bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells.
- Viral diseases: Diseases caused by viruses.
- Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
- Antigen: A toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Foravirumab
- Wikipedia's article - Foravirumab
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