anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009

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What is anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009?

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌti mesothelin* ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi morab* naɪn/

Definition

A substance being studied in the treatment of mesothelioma. Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009 binds to a protein called mesothelin, which is found on some cancer cells. Anti-mesothelin monoclonal antibody MORAb-009 may help the immune system kill cancer cells. It is a type of monoclonal antibody. Also called amatuximab and MORAb-009.