Targeted Cancer Therapy: Monoclonal Antibodies Flashcards
Trastuzumab Mechanism
Bind EC domain of HER2
inhibit cancer cell proliferation
directly cause apoptosis in cells which overexpress HER2
Trastuzumab use
HER2+ Breast Cancer and gastric cancer
Trastuzumab Side Effects
dilated cardiomyopathy
hypersensitivity
Cetuximab Mechanism
Selectively bind EGFG: inhibit EGFR-L
inhibits cell growth: induce apoptosis
Cetuximab Use
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Cetuximab Side Effects
Acne-like rash
diarrhea
elevated LFT’s
Panitumumab Mechanism
Selectively bind EGFG: inhibit EGFR-L
inhibits cell growth: induce apoptosis
Panitumumab Use
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Panitumumab Side Effects
Acne-like rash
diarrhea
elevated LFT’s
Ritixumab Mechanism
Bind CD20 on Cancerous B Cells
recruits immune effectors
mediate B Cell Lysis
Ritixumab Use
CD20+ NHL
other CD20+ cancers
Rituximab Side Effects
Risk of PML with JC Virus
Bevacizumab Mechanism
Directly bind VEGF and inhibits stimulation of new vessel formation
Bevacizumab Use
initial treatment of solid tumors
Metastatic colorectal cancer
RCC
Bevacizumab Side Effects
hemorrhage
clots
GI Perforation
impaired wound healing