Etanercept is a fusion protein produced by recombinant DNA. It fuses the TNF receptor to the constant end of the IgG1 antibody. First, the developers isolated the DNA sequence that codes the human gene for soluble TNF receptor 2, which is a receptor that binds to tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Second, they isolated the DNA sequence that codes the hu... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etanercept
A drug that is commonly used to treat arthritis. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer, and as a treatment for loss of appetite and weight loss in cancer patients. It belongs to the family of drugs called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=E
(e-tan´әr-sept) a soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor that inactivates tumor necrosis factor, used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; administered subcutaneously. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Enbrelnoun a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974