Definition of "golimumab" [golimumab]

• A human monoclonal antibody used as an immunosuppressive drug. (noun)

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• "Also known as golimumab, Simponi is a follow-up drug to Remicade, which treats rheumatoid arthritis and gastrointestinal conditions."
• "One potential stumbling block is that Schering-Plough shares the rights to blockbuster arthritis treatment Remicade and a new arthritis therapy in late-stage development called golimumab, with J&J."
• "The treatment, called golimumab, is an anti-TNF, or tumor necrosis factor, which reduces inflammation and combats some immune-system diseases."