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Immunotoxin
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An antibody linked to a toxic substance. Some immunotoxins can bind to cancer cells and kill them. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
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