Protein Therapeutics: Targets and Applications

This lecture covers the use of protein therapeutics in medicine, focusing on enzymes, regulatory proteins, and monoclonal antibodies. It discusses the development of biologics, their differences from small molecule drugs, and their applications in various medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. The lecture also explores the pharmacokinetics of TNF inhibitors, challenges in protein-based therapeutics, and the emergence of biosimilars in the market.