Her-2 : The Making of Herceptin, a Revolutionary Treatment for Breast Cancer

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Summary: HER-2
Review: Whether you are interested in antibodies as therapeutics or in a slice of the Biotech company world, this book is a must read. It details the account of Her-2 as it was discovered and developed into a therapeutic, the story of which provides a portal into the personalities, egos and workings that make up the Biotech world. An interesting point made in the book is - that as smart and as dedicated as these people are, it's difficult to take real breakthroughs into the business driven world.