Biological drugs — or biologics made from bacteria or living cells — are a boon for many kinds of autoimmune diseases and even cancer. But very few people in India have a clear idea about them. Umesh Isalkar speaks to Dr Syamasis Bandyopadhyay, senior consultant rheumatologist at Kolkata’s Apollo Multispecialty Hospital, to know the basics.
How do biological drugs work to cure disease?