Published by Roberto Wenk.
Last updated date: March 6, 2017.
A recombinant chimeric murine/human antibody directed against the CD20 antigen, a hydrophobic transmembrane protein located on normal pre-B and mature B lymphocytes. Following binding, rituximab triggers a host cytotoxic immune response against CD20-positive cells.
Rituximab is the chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of B-cell lymphoproliferative diseases. It has also been used to treat some chronic inflammatory disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
It may be associated with allergic or hypersensitivity reactions at the time of administration, but other adverse effects are usually mild and transient.
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