Sevirumab

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Sevirumab

Sevirumab (pronunciation: /sɛvɪˈruːmæb/) is a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of various diseases.

Etymology

The term "Sevirumab" is derived from the International Nonproprietary Names (INN), where 'sevi-' is a prefix used for monoclonal antibodies, and '-mab' is a suffix for monoclonal antibodies.

Definition

Sevirumab is a type of monoclonal antibody that is used in the treatment of various diseases. Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies that are made by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell, given that 'mono-' is a prefix meaning 'one', these are antibodies derived from a single cellular lineage. They are used in many forms of therapy because they can be designed to specifically bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells.

Usage

The usage of Sevirumab is still under research and development. It is being studied for its potential use in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases.

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