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What is monoclonal antibody CC49?

Pronunciation: /ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi ˈsiˈsi forty-nine*/

monoclonal antibody CC49

Definition

A second-generation murine monoclonal antibody based on the antibody B72.3 that is directed against tumor-associated glycoprotein 72 (TAG72). TAG72 is expressed by gastric, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, and ovarian carcinoma cells.