1. Making Cancer Cells More recognizable by immune system.
Immune system will be activated if there is an enemy (antigen) in the body, Wes delicious immune system is the body of his army. Once the immune system to recognize the existence of an enemy's body, then he will summon his friends to fight this enemy. But not forever immune system can recognize cancer cells as enemies, lha classes of drugs such as monoclonal antibody Rituximab works for more familiar with the immune system of cancer cells so the body's defense system can work more effectively in order to beat the cancer cells.
Monoclonal antibody in the surrounding cancer cells
Monoclonal antibody again beat the cancer cells
2. Factors Inhibiting Cancer Cell Growth.
If a chemical called a growth factor attached to cancer cells, the growth of cancer cells are attached that will increase dramatically, if the growth of cancer cells it is automatically added many more cancer craze. Based on this fact, drugs such as monoclonal antibodies Cetuximab inhibit the bonding between the growth factor with receptors on cells.
3. Radiation to Cancer Cells delivers.
Monoclonal antibody drug combinations with radioactive particles, we can deliver precisely targeted radiation directly to cancer cells. It is used to ensure that radiation does not damage healthy cells. Given that drug use is still under FDA pengwasan this, then the effectiveness of radiotherapy in cancer patients can be further enhanced.
Any Side Effects monoclonal antibodies?
Use of monoclonal antibodies as cancer therapy can also cause side effects, side effects are mild start to the side effects that make patients in emergency conditions.
General Side Effects.
Allergic reactions such as itching and swelling.
Flu-like symptoms, but not flu
Nausea
Diarrhea
Drying Skin
Side effects are rare, but dangerous.
Bleeding
Heart trouble
Anaphylactic reactions (hypersensitivity)
Decrease the amount of blood counts
