Basiliximab is?: (A) Anti CD3 monoclonal antibody, (B) Anti CD25 monoclonal antibody, (C) IL1 receptor antagonist, (D) TNF alpha inhibitor
Answer is B. Basiliximab is an anti CD25 antibody. It has a high affinity for interleukin 2. It is used for the prevention of rejection reactions in transplant patients.Ref: Sharma and Sharma 2nd e/pg 887