The role of antibodies in cancer treatment and diagnosis

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Body
  • Basics of Immunology
    • Immunity and components of the immune system
    • Cells of the immune system
    • Cytokines
    • Recognition of microbes/pathogens
    • Phagocytosis, Opsonization and the complement system
    • Antigenicity and Immunogenicity
    • Cluster of differentiation
    • Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
  • Antibodies
    • Antibody structure
    • Action of antibodies
    • Antibody classification and properties
  • Clinical implication and discussion
  • Results
  • Methodology
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of antibodies in cancer treatment and diagnosis. The focus is on the application of monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy and their future potential, as well as their present limitations. The review is based on research conducted in online databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect.

• The role of antibodies in the immune system
• The mechanisms of action of monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy
• The advantages and disadvantages of monoclonal antibody therapy
• The potential of monoclonal antibody therapy for future cancer treatments
• The current limitations of monoclonal antibody therapy

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of immunology, including the components of the immune system, its cells, and the recognition of microbes and pathogens. It then delves into the structure and function of antibodies, their classification, and properties. The chapter on clinical implications and discussion explores the application of antibodies in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this thesis include antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, cancer therapy, cancer diagnosis, immunology, immune system, and the complement system.