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indium In 111 CHX-A DTPA trastuzumab
A substance being studied in the imaging of breast cancer and some other types of cancer. It is made by attaching a radioactive substance called indium 111 to the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab (Herceptin). Trastuzumab binds to the human growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/neu) on some breast cancer cells and on several other types of cancer cells. Indium In 111 CHX-A DTPA trastuzumab is a type of radioimmunoconjugate.
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Health care
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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