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What is DT2219ARL immunotoxin?
Pronunciation: /dt* tu ˈθaʊzənd, tu ˈhənərd ənd ˈnaɪnˈtin arl* immunotoxin*/
DT2219ARL immunotoxin
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of B-cell cancer. It contains an antibody linked to a toxic substance. The antibody binds to proteins called CD19 and CD22 on the surface of B cells, and the toxic substance kills the cells. It is a type of bispecific ligand-directed toxin.