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monoclonal antibody HuPAM4

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Pronunciation: /ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi hupam* fɔr/

monoclonal antibody HuPAM4

Definition

A humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the pancreatic cancer antigen MUC1 with potential antineoplastic activity. Monoclonal antibody HuPAM4 (mAb HuPAM4) binds to cells expressing MUC1 antigen; mAb HuPAM4 may be useful as a carrier for radioisotopes and other antineoplastic therapeutic agents.