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Immunotoxin

Nov 22, 2007 NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d

Definition of Immunotoxin

Agents comprised of various toxic molecules (Radioactive Isotopes and Bacterial or Plant Toxins) conjugated with specific immune substances (Immunoglobulins, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Antigens) that targets affected cells allowing incorporation of the toxin into the cells.

Immunotoxin is from the group

Biological Agent
Immunoconjugate

Other Names for Immunotoxin

Immunotoxin
immunotoxin

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