A Comprehensive Review About the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Therapy

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting various pathways in cancer therapy play crucial roles in enhancing the immune system’s ability to recognise and eliminate tumour cells. These therapies are designed to either block inhibitory immune checkpoint pathways or to target specific tumour cell markers...

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Main Authors: Angel Justiz-Vaillant, Bijay Raj Pandit, Chandrashekhar Unakal, Sehlule Vuma, Patrick Eberechi Akpaka
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4468/14/2/35
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description Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting various pathways in cancer therapy play crucial roles in enhancing the immune system’s ability to recognise and eliminate tumour cells. These therapies are designed to either block inhibitory immune checkpoint pathways or to target specific tumour cell markers for direct destruction. Additionally, mAbs can modulate the tumour microenvironment, enhance antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and inhibit angiogenesis, further amplifying their therapeutic impact. Below is a summary of monoclonal antibodies targeting key pathways, along with their indications and mechanisms of action, which are reviewed based on therapeutic mechanisms.
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spelling doaj-art-2c248e7532fa4d45b58b5f7d0106a3dd2025-08-20T03:26:15ZengMDPI AGAntibodies2073-44682025-04-011423510.3390/antib14020035A Comprehensive Review About the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer TherapyAngel Justiz-Vaillant0Bijay Raj Pandit1Chandrashekhar Unakal2Sehlule Vuma3Patrick Eberechi Akpaka4Department of Pathology/Microbiology & Pharmacology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 330912, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Pathology/Microbiology & Pharmacology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 330912, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Pathology/Microbiology & Pharmacology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 330912, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Pathology/Microbiology & Pharmacology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 330912, Trinidad and TobagoDepartment of Pathology/Microbiology & Pharmacology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine 330912, Trinidad and TobagoMonoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting various pathways in cancer therapy play crucial roles in enhancing the immune system’s ability to recognise and eliminate tumour cells. These therapies are designed to either block inhibitory immune checkpoint pathways or to target specific tumour cell markers for direct destruction. Additionally, mAbs can modulate the tumour microenvironment, enhance antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and inhibit angiogenesis, further amplifying their therapeutic impact. Below is a summary of monoclonal antibodies targeting key pathways, along with their indications and mechanisms of action, which are reviewed based on therapeutic mechanisms.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4468/14/2/35monoclonal antibodyimmune cellssolid and haematological malignanciespersonalised medicine
spellingShingle Angel Justiz-Vaillant
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monoclonal antibody
immune cells
solid and haematological malignancies
personalised medicine
title A Comprehensive Review About the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Therapy
title_full A Comprehensive Review About the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Therapy
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title_full_unstemmed A Comprehensive Review About the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Therapy
title_short A Comprehensive Review About the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in Cancer Therapy
title_sort comprehensive review about the use of monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy
topic monoclonal antibody
immune cells
solid and haematological malignancies
personalised medicine
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4468/14/2/35
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