NEET PG Medical – 2018 – Question – 59
Basiliximab is an –
a) IL-1 receptor antagonist
b) Anti-CD3 antibody
c) IL-2 receptor antagonist
d) TNF inhibitor
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Correct Answer – C
Answer:- C – IL-2 receptor antagonist
Basiliximab exhibits high affinity towards IL-2 receptor, inhibiting it.
- Anti- CD-25 antibody
- High affinity for IL-2 receptor
- Short plasma half life – 1 week
- Useful in preventing transplant rejection reactions.
- Adverse effects – Anaphylactic reactions & opportunistic infections.
