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What is arcitumomab?

Pronunciation: /arcitumomab*/

arcitumomab

Definition

A murine IgG monoclonal Fab’ fragment antibody directed against carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a protein that is overexpressed by many tumor cell types. For tumors that overexpress CEA, technetium-99m labeled arcitumomab may be used as an adjunct diagnostic imaging tool to obtain prognostic information following resection and to monitor for recurrent disease.