Antibody drugs

Eli Lilly logo is shown on one of the company's offices in San Diego, California, US, September 17, 2020. Photo: Reuters
USA

US FDA authorizes Eli Lilly's Covid-19 antibody drug

The company on Thursday signed a supply deal with the US government for up to 600,000 doses of bebtelovimab to be delivered by the end of March

Structure of monoclonal antibody that can potently neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern. Photo: Collected
Health

Monoclonal antibodies reduce 70% risk of Covid-related death, local doctors say

A scientist holds cells that produce antibodies against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) under a microscope, in a university lab in Athens, Greece, July 8, 2020. Picture taken July 8, 2020/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

US allows emergency use of first Covid-19 antibody drug

Eli Lilly and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. are asking the US government to allow emergency use of their antibody drugs, which aim to help the immune system clear the virus. Photo: AP
Coronavirus chronicle

Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for Covid-19