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What is maytansinoid DM4-conjugated humanized monoclonal antibody huC242?
Pronunciation: /maytansinoid* dm* fɔr ˌkɑnʤəˈgeɪtɪd ˈhjuməˌnaɪzd ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi huc* tu ˈhənərd ənd forty-two*/
maytansinoid DM4-conjugated humanized monoclonal antibody huC242
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It is made by linking the monoclonal antibody huC242 to a toxic substance called maytansinoid DM4. The monoclonal antibody binds to the surfaces of cancer cells and the maytansinoid DM4 enters the cells and blocks their growth. It is a type of immunotoxin. Also called huC242-DM4.