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Pronunciation: /riˈsɛptər/

receptor

Definition

A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a specific effect in the cell.

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expanded access

vatalanib

consolidation therapy

T4N5 liposomal lotion

extramedullary myeloid tumor

endoscope

venography

CI-958

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transcription factor protein SON-DP

anti-CD22/anti-CD28 bispecific antibody REGN5837

TGFa-PE38 immunotoxin

isavuconazonium sulfate

bispecific antibody ASP1002

CD-expressing bifidobacterium APS001F

autologous retroviral vector MSGV1-transduced anti-PSCA-8T28Z CAR gamma delta T cells

Proleukin

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germline DNA

LOH

compound heterozygosity

deoxyribonucleic acid

variable expressivity

tumor DNA sequencing

multigene test

sporadic cancer

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