Herceptin – Trastuzumab uses, dose and side effects
Herceptin contains the active substance trastuzumab, which is a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are attached to specific proteins or antigens. Trastuzumab is designed to bind selectively to an antigen called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 ( HER2 ). HER2 is found in large amounts on the surface of certain cancer cells ( HER2 -positive cancer) and then stimulates cell growth. When Herceptin binds to HER2, the growth of the cancer cells is stopped, which leads to their death.
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