Antibodies for Treating Cancer

Basics, Development, and Applications

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

Av Melvyn Little

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This book presents a compact overview of the history, evolution and fascinating novel applications of antibodies for the treatment of cancer, leading the reader step by step to the latest advances.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-05-12
Mått155 x 235 x 12 mm
Vikt294 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor151
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783030726010
OriginaltitelAntikörper in der Krebsbekämpfung

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Melvyn Little received his degree in chemistry and PhD in biochemistry from Bangor University, Wales and subsequently completed a Postdoc at the Max-Planck-Institute for Cell Biology in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. He has served as head of the Research Group “Recombinant Antibodies” at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg and as an External Professor of Biochemistry at Heidelberg University.In addition, he was a Co-founder and Supervisory Board Member of the biotech firm Affitech in Oslo, Norway, as well as Founder and Management Board Member of the biotech firm Affimed in Heidelberg.His primary research interest is in the development of dual binding antibodies for recruiting killer immune cells to destroy tumor cells. Currently he is in retirement and a biotechnology consultant.

1 Life-saving antibodies – history of immunization.- 2 Current approaches for immunising against cancer.- 3 Function and Structure of antibodies.- 4 Of mice and men - production of therapeutic antibodies.- 5 Novel modular antibodies.- 6 Antibodies as “Magic Bullets”.- 7 Mediation of tumor cell destruction.- 8 Engagement of immune killer cells.- 9 Approved antibodies for cancer therapy.- 10 Bringing therapeutic antibodies on the market.- 11 Future developments – outlook.