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What is anti-CD45 monoclonal antibody?
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌti ˈsiˈdi ˈfɔrtiˌfaɪv ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi/
anti-CD45 monoclonal antibody
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of leukemia and lymphoma. Anti-CD45 monoclonal antibody binds to a protein called CD45, which is found on most types of blood cells and some types of leukemia and lymphoma cells. Anti-CD45 monoclonal antibody may help the immune system kill cancer cells. It is a type of monoclonal antibody.