Monoclonal Antibodies and Cancer Drugs
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Which of the following drugs is a monoclonal antibody used for treating cancer?

  • Alemtuzumab
  • Bevacizumab (correct)
  • OrthoClone OKT3
  • Rituxan
  • What is the general form in which monoclonal antibodies can be formulated?

  • Powder for inhalation
  • Liquid solution for oral administration
  • Lyophilized forms (correct)
  • Gel capsules
  • Which of the following monoclonal antibodies is used for treating B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

  • Rituxan (correct)
  • Bevacizumab
  • Panitumumab
  • Trastuzumab
  • Which drug is not a monoclonal antibody?

    <p>Gemtuzumab ozogamicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of Panitumumab, a monoclonal antibody used for cancer treatment?

    <p>EGFR protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form can monoclonal antibodies be administered as part of cancer treatment?

    <p>Subcutaneous injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third stage of lyophilization?

    <p>Secondary drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of stabilizers in lyophilization?

    <p>To prevent denaturation of proteins and maintain their stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor distinguishes the secondary drying stage from the primary drying stage?

    <p>Temperature in the drying chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cryoprotectants in lyophilization?

    <p>To prevent protein denaturation during freezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for maintaining the pH within a certain range during lyophilization?

    <p>Buffers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage does the formation of ice crystals occur in lyophilization?

    <p>Freezing the solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to potential protein denaturation during lyophilization?

    <p>Presence of stabilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of bulking agents in lyophilized formulations?

    <p>To improve flow properties of the final product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one role of saccharides as stabilizers in lyophilization?

    <p>To protect proteins from oxidation and reduction reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do stabilizers help mitigate stress during lyophilization?

    <p>By maintaining protein stability and preventing denaturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes cryoprotectants from bulking agents in lyophilization?

    <p>Cryoprotectants decrease vapor pressure during primary drying, while bulking agents do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do bulking agents contribute to improving lyophilized formulations?

    <p>By improving flow properties of the final product</p> Signup and view all the answers

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