SMi Source lesson Oncology Treatment: Avastin has the following microlearning topics
1. Humanized Monoclonal Antibody, Avastin Targets
2. Production of Monoclonal Antibodies in Mammalian Cell Lines
Lesson Oncology Treatment: Avastin teaches these concepts
Avastin, Humanized Monoclonal Antibody, Avastin Targets
Lesson Oncology Treatment: Avastin addresses these key points
Avastin
- Humanized monoclonal antibody
- Targets the growth factor VEGF-A
- Prevents growth factor VEGF-A from binding to VEGF receptors 1 and 2
- Inhibits angiogenesis or the formation of new blood vessels
- Reduces the vascular supply of tumors
- Prevents the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tumor cells
Lesson Oncology Treatment: Avastin is built from these main references. Log into SMi Source for a complete list and details.
N. Ferrara, K.J. Hillan, W. Novotny. Bevacizumab (Avastin), a Humanized anti-VEGF Monoclonal Antibody for Cancer Therapy. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 333:328-335, 2005.