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What is
epratuzumab
?Pronunciation: /epratuzumab*/
epratuzumab
Definition
A recombinant, humanized monoclonal antibody directed against CD22, a cell surface glycoprotein present on mature B-cells and on many types of malignant B-cells. After binding to CD22, epratuzumab’s predominant antitumor activity appears to be mediated through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC).