Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009

Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009

Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009 is a monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009 binds to mesothelin (a protein that is made by some cancer cells) and stops the cells from dividing. Also called MORAb-009.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=543500 Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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  • anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009 — A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. Anti mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

  • MORAb-009 — A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. MORAb 009 binds to mesothelin (a protein… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

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