is remicade a monoclonal antibody
Another monoclonal protein to be approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is Rituxan. Like Remicade, it is a chimeric mouse/human monoclonal antibody that is given by intravenous infusion. Unlike Remicade, it attacks the B cells as opposed to TNF. Several new monoclonal antibodies are in the developmental stage to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. 1  Article. Enbrel Was the First Biologic Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2  Article. Cytokines Play a Significant Role in Inflammatory Response. 3  Up Next. Article. 4  Up Next. Article. 5  Up Next. Article.