Biologics
Biologics
Biologics (pronounced: /baɪəˈlɒdʒɪks/) are a type of medication derived from living organisms, including humans, animals, and microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast. They are used to prevent, treat, or cure a variety of diseases including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.
Etymology
The term "biologics" is derived from the word "biology", which refers to the study of living organisms. The suffix "-ics" is used to denote a field of study or body of knowledge.
Related Terms
- Monoclonal antibodies: These are laboratory-produced molecules that can bind to specific defects in cancer cells. They are a type of biologic therapy used in the treatment of some types of cancer.
- Biosimilars: These are biologic medical products that are almost identical copies of an original product that is manufactured by a different company. They are similar to generic drugs in that they are intended to have the same active properties as the original drug.
- Gene therapy: This is a type of treatment that involves altering the genes inside your body's cells to stop disease. Gene therapy holds promise for treating a wide range of diseases, such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, diabetes, hemophilia and AIDS.
- Vaccines: These are biological preparations that provide active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. They typically contain an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biologics
- Wikipedia's article - Biologics
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