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What is the function of Herceptin (trastuzumab) in breast cancer therapy?
What is the function of Herceptin (trastuzumab) in breast cancer therapy?
Herceptin works by attaching itself to HER2 receptors and blocking them from receiving growth signals, resulting in impaired growth of breast cancer.
What type of breast cancer is Herceptin (trastuzumab) approved for?
What type of breast cancer is Herceptin (trastuzumab) approved for?
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is approved for therapy of early-stage breast cancer that is Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2-positive (HER2+).
How does Herceptin (trastuzumab) affect the growth of breast cancer cells?
How does Herceptin (trastuzumab) affect the growth of breast cancer cells?
Herceptin works by attaching itself to HER2 receptors and blocking them from receiving growth signals, which impairs the growth of breast cancer cells.
