Could you please explain to me how the treatment of leukemia via Rituximab works and its mechanism of action? Thanks
Please note that I am not a medical professional, but here's a quick summary: Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that targets a receptor (CD20) that is found on the surface of B cells in the immune system. In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), too many (immature) lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow, and so Rituximab can help reduce that excess. Note that it will instruct the immune system to destroy both healthy and immature B-cells, which causes some of the medication's side effects. I hope this was helpful; please check with a medical professional for more detailed information.
What would be the typical medication term for this treatment?
The medication term for Rituximab would simply be Rituximab. It is a specific drug that is used to treat certain types of cancer, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.