Biopharmaceuticals are a diverse class of medications derived from living organisms. Below are key categories and examples:

1. By Therapeutic Area

  • Oncology 🩺: Targeting cancer cells (e.g., Trastuzumab for breast cancer)
  • Autoimmune Diseases 🦠: Modulating immune responses (e.g., Adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Infectious Diseases 🦠: Fighting pathogens (e.g., Rituximab for HIV treatment)
  • Neurology 🧠: Treating neurological disorders (e.g., Natalizumab for MS)
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2. By Drug Form

  • Monoclonal Antibodies 💊: Engineered to target specific proteins
  • Vaccines 🧬: Preventing diseases via immune system activation
  • Recombinant Proteins 🧬: Produced using genetic engineering (e.g., Insulin for diabetes)
  • Gene Therapies 🔬: Correcting genetic defects (e.g., Zolgensma for spinal muscular atrophy)
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3. By Technology

  • mRNA Therapeutics 🧬: Messenger RNA for protein synthesis (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine)
  • CRISPR-Based Treatments 🔬: Gene editing for precise modifications
  • Cell Therapies 🧬: Using living cells (e.g., CAR-T cell therapy for leukemia)
  • Antibody-Drug Conjugates 💊: Combining antibodies with chemotherapy
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For more details on biopharmaceutical development, visit /en/biopharmaceuticals/development. 📚