What is monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer?

Monoclonal Antibody Drugs for Cancer
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What are monoclonal antibodies?

Monoclonal antibodies are medicines that act like natural antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that your immune system makes to help defend against a threat, like bacteria and viruses. Monoclonal antibodies can boost your immune system and slow or stop diseases. They have been designed to treat many different conditions, including some cancers.

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