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Monoclonal Antibodies

Review USAN naming guidelines for monoclonal antibodies, antibody fragments and radiolabeled antibodies.

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What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

Learn more about what physicians need to know about COVID-19 vaccines with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Public Health
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USAN drug name pronunciation guide

See a guide to facilitate the pronunciation of drug names adopted by USAN.

United States Adopted Names
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Genetically Modified Cell-based Therapy Naming Scheme

Read about revisions in naming genetically modified cell-based therapies.

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Cellular & Noncellular Therapies Naming Scheme

See guidelines for all cell therapy products, except minimally manipulated hematopoietic elements, combination products and prophylactic vaccines.

United States Adopted Names
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USAN Council nominations

The USAN Council is comprised of a group of 5 volunteers nominated to the Council based on relevant knowledge, experience and interest in pharmacology or medicinal chemistry, with medical practical experience desirable.

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This is how generic drugs get their names

There’s a formula behind those funny names. Foremost, it’s meant to eliminate confusion and improve patient safety.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Synthetic or Bio-engineered Receptor Protein Nomenclature

During the 67th INN Consultation, a discussion occurred on the future challenge of naming non-antibody scaffold (engineered) proteins in clinical use. It was suggested that during the 68th INN Consultation a new suffix for these types of proteins be evaluated.

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Fusion Protein Nomenclature

Learn more about the use of the “-fusp” suffix in fusion protein nomenclature.

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