The -mab suffix indicates the medication is a __________ which inhibits the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha to reduce the inflammatory response.
A) macrolide antibiotic
B) monoamine oxidase inhibitor
C) monobactam antibiotic
D) monoclonal antibody

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The suffix -mab is used for monoclonal antibodies, which are engineered proteins designed to target specific antigens, such as the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha, to modulate the immune response.

The -Mab Suffix Indicates the Medication Is a __________ Which