Mechanism of Action: Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

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The mechanism of action of trastuzumab (Herceptin), a monoclonal antibody that is approved for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer that is HER2-positive.

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Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is a monoclonal antibody that interferes with the HER2/neu receptor. Herceptin is approved for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer that isHumanEpidermal growth factorReceptor2

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