Results for tag: "Cemiplimab"

Cemiplimab is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. It is used to treat advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Cemiplimab works by targeting a protein called PD-1, which is found on the surface of certain immune cells. By blocking PD-1, cemiplimab helps the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. Cemiplimab is administered intravenously and is usually given in combination with other cancer treatments. Cemiplimab is a relatively new drug, having been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2018. It is currently the only approved PD-1 inhibitor for the treatment of CSCC and NSCLC. Some companies in the cemiplimab market include Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, Merck, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Show Less Read more