#B2.6.1
explain the use of medicines, including antibiotics, in the treatment of disease
#B2.6.2
calculate cross-sectional areas of bacterial cultures and of clear zones around antibiotic discs on agar jelly using \(πr^2\)
PAG7
#B2.6.3
evaluate some different treatments for cardiovascular disease, including lifestyle changes, medicines and surgery
#B2.6.4
describe the process of discovery and development of potential new medicines including preclinical and clinical testing
#B2.6.5
describe how monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat cancer
including:
- produce monoclonal antibodies specific to a cancer cell antigen
- inject the antibodies into the blood
- the antibodies bind to cancer cells, tagging them for attack by white blood cells
- the antibodies can also be attached to a radioactive or toxic substance to deliver it to cancer cells