jan 1, 2011 - Ipilimumab
Description:
For the diagnosis of inoperable or metastatic melanoma, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits the use of ipilimumab, a monoclonal antibody. Ipilimumab stimulates the immune system by removing a "brake" that normally controls the intensity of immune responses to attack cancer cells.
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