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What Does It Mean When a Drug Ends in mAb? Decoding Monoclonal Antibodies

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According to the U.S. Pharmacopeia, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are lab-made proteins designed to mimic the immune system's natural defenses, and they are used to treat a wide array of conditions, from cancer to autoimmune disorders. When a drug name ends in `–mab`, it signals that it belongs to this class of highly specific, targeted biological agents.