GK Question

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Which drug is a monoclonal antibody used in cancer immunotherapy targeting PD-1?

  1. Imatinib
  2. Pembrolizumab
  3. Methotrexate
  4. Cisplatin

Answer: Pembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) blocks PD-1 checkpoint, enhancing T-cell attack on tumors. Represents paradigm shift to immunotherapy in oncology. Approved for multiple cancers. [[NCERT Biology Class 12, ICMR Reports]]

Topic Chemistry - Medicinal Chemistry
Exam Relevance UPSC CSE, SSC Scientific Assistant, CSIR NET