Table 1

UK licensed monoclonal antibodies

NameType of antibodyTargetLicensed indication
IL-2, interleukin 2; TNF-α, tumour necrosis factor α; RSV, respiratory syncitial virus.
Infliximab (Remicade)Human–mouse chimaera IgG1TNF-αRefractory Crohn's, Crohn's fistulas, refractory rheumatoid arthritis
Palivizumab (Synagis)Humanised IgG1F protein on RSVProphylaxis, RSV in premature infants or brochopulmonary dysplasia
Abciximab (ReoPro)Human–mouse chimaeraPlatelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIaHigh risk coronary intervention
Rituximab (MabThera)Human–mouse chimaera IgG1CD20Refractory low grade or follicular B cell lymphoma
Basiliximab (Simulect)Human–mouse chimaera IgG1KIL-2 receptor α chainProphylaxis of acute rejection in allogeneic renal transplantation
Daclizumab (Zenapax)Humanised IgG1IL-2 receptor αAs Basiliximab
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)Humanised IgG1HER 2 growth receptorRelapsed HER2 (high) breast malignancy