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What is monoclonal antibody R24?

Pronunciation: /ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi ɑr tˈwɛntiˌfɔr/

monoclonal antibody R24

Definition

An IgG murine monoclonal antibody directed against the ganglioside GD3 glycolipid, located in the cell membranes of some tumor cells. Monoclonal antibody R24 binds to GD3-positive cells, thereby initiating antibody-dependent cytotoxicity against GD3-positive cells.