Siltuximab
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Siltuximab is an experimental antineoplastic (anti-cancer) drug and a monoclonal antibody
. It binds to interleukin-6. Siltuximab has been investigated for the treatment of metastatic renal cell cancer, prostate cancer
, and Castleman's disease
, among other types of cancer.
Monoclonal antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies are monospecific antibodies that are the same because they are made by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell....
. It binds to interleukin-6. Siltuximab has been investigated for the treatment of metastatic renal cell cancer, prostate cancer
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly...
, and Castleman's disease
Castleman's disease
Castleman's disease is an uncommon lymphoproliferative disorder that can involve single lymph node stations or...
, among other types of cancer.