Cephalexin vs Ipilimumab

## Cephalexin vs Ipilimumab: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Cephalexin** and **Ipilimumab**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Cephalexin**: First-generation cephalosporin inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

**Ipilimumab**: Fully human anti-CTLA-4 IgG1 monoclonal antibody that blocks CTLA-4 inhibitory signaling.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Cephalexin — 0.5-1.2 hours; Ipilimumab — 14.7 days.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Cephalexin — C16H17N3O4S; Ipilimumab — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Cephalexin — 347.3890 g/mol; Ipilimumab — N/A.

**Type**: Cephalexin — Small molecule; Ipilimumab — Antibody.