58 Questions
What is a key criterion for a biosimilar to resemble the reference product?
Structural and functional similarity
What type of study is necessary to validate the similar safety and effectiveness of both the biosimilar and the reference product?
Comparative bioequivalence study
What is the purpose of comparative clinical trials in the development of biosimilars?
To compare the biosimilar to the reference product
Why does the FDA approve biosimilars through an abbreviated pathway?
To reduce the cost of development
What may be required by local regulatory authorities in addition to clinical trials?
Nonclinical trials
What is the goal of the abbreviated pathway for biosimilar approval?
To reduce the time and cost of development
What type of antibody is omalizumab?
Monoclonal antibody
What is the role of glycosylation in monoclonal antibodies and Fc-fusion proteins?
To influence the distribution, metabolism, and clearance in the body
What is the significance of the pI value of an antibody in relation to its pharmacokinetics?
It influences the charge of the antibody
What is the role of Fc receptors in the pharmacokinetics of monoclonal antibodies?
They are involved in the recycling of the antibody
What is the origin of the cells used to produce omalizumab?
Chinese hamster ovary cells
What is the composition of omalizumab?
Human IgG1 Fc fragment and a mouse binding domain
What is a potential impact of the charge on an antibody's interaction with Fc receptors?
It decreases the antibody's affinity for Fc receptors
What is a characteristic of the molecular structure of IgE?
It consists of two identical light chains and two identical heavy chains
What region of IgE binds to specific antigens?
The Fab region
What is a potential consequence of the glycosylation of omalizumab on its pharmacokinetics?
It affects the drug's distribution, metabolism, and clearance in the body
What type of diseases are associated with elevated total IgE levels?
Various allergic and some non-allergic diseases
What is the role of the Fc region of IgE?
It binds to IgE receptors
What proportion of infliximab's constant regions are derived from human sources?
75%
What type of bonds connect the light and heavy chains of infliximab?
Disulfide bonds
What is the role of the glycosylation pattern in the Fc region of infliximab?
It determines the antibody's effector mechanisms
What is the minimum number of complementary determining regions (CDRs) required for infliximab to effectively recognize TNF-α?
6
What is the initial step in the production of infliximab antibodies?
Immunizing a mouse with injections containing recombinant human TNF-α
What is the purpose of the adjuvant in the immunization process?
To enhance the immune response
What is the binding pattern of IgG4 mutant to CD28 compared to TGN1412?
Equivalent to TGN1412
Which subclass of IgG showed brighter staining of lymphocytes than TGN1412 and IgG4 using Flow cytometry?
IgG2
What is the effect of Ab Fc on binding to cell surface CD28?
It does not affect binding to cell surface CD28
What is the response pattern of immobilized TGN1412 to cytokine release and cell proliferation?
Optimal responses observed at a specific mAb concentration
Which subclass of IgG showed higher maximum responses compared to IgG4 and IgG1?
IgG2
What is the binding pattern of IgG1 to FcgRIa compared to TGN1412?
Greater than TGN1412
What was the medical condition that Erin was suffering from, according to the case study?
Sepsis
What was the outcome of Erin's situation, as described in the case study?
She died from sepsis at the age of 23
What is the term for the immune process that is involved in sepsis, as mentioned in the text?
NETosis
What was the time of day when Erin's family was told to return to the hospital, according to the case study?
3 a.m.
What is the significance of the paper by Xu and coworkers, as mentioned in the text?
It provided insights into the pathogenesis of sepsis
What is the ultimate goal of researching new developments in sepsis, such as NETosis?
To improve patient care
What is the objective of the expert group in the tutorial group meeting?
To prepare a document of max. 4 pages and a 15 min presentation
How many days before the second tutorial group meeting will the document be distributed to all other tutorial group members?
The working day before
What is the duration of the presentation prepared by the expert group?
15 min
What will be the basis for the group discussion on the specific topic?
The 2 multiple choice questions on the topic of the specific learning goals
What is the expected outcome of each student at the end of the second tutorial group meeting?
To have a comprehensive understanding and be able to give a scientifically sound view on the complex disease and its treatment options
What is the purpose of the 7-step procedure in this week's assignment?
To discuss a case and added information
What is the goal of defining general learning goals and specific learning goals?
To establish learning objectives for each expert group
What is the advantage of having different expert groups tackle the assignment?
To provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject
What is the purpose of establishing learning goals in the assignment?
To guide the learning process and ensure student understanding
What is the benefit of using the 7-step procedure in the assignment?
To provide a structured approach to tackling complex topics
How do expert groups contribute to the assignment?
By tackling specific learning goals and general learning goals
What is the main function of NETs?
To trap and kill pathogens extracellularly
What is the significance of the study by Rudd et al. (2020)?
It analyzed the global, regional, and national sepsis incidence and mortality
What is the focus of the chapter 'The Induced Responses of Innate Immunity'?
The innate immune response
What is the topic of the expert lecture on histone-mediated cytotoxicity?
Histone-mediated cytotoxicity
What is the journal in which the study by Hotchkiss et al. (2013) was published?
Nature Reviews Immunology
What is the topic of the study by De Vries et al. (2023)?
The role of histones in COVID-19
What is the primary way that suicidal NETs are released?
When the nuclear membrane ruptures
What is the main difference between vital and suicidal NETs?
The ability of neutrophils to continue their immune function after release
What triggers the formation of NETs?
A multitude of stimuli under different pathophysiological conditions
What is the result of the same stimulus on NETs formation?
It can lead to the formation of different types of NETs
How are NETs typically classified?
Into two types: suicidal and vital NETs
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