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What is

transferrin-CRM107

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Pronunciation: /transferrin* crm* wən ˈhənərd ənd ˈsɛvən/

transferrin-CRM107

Definition

A substance being studied in the treatment of brain tumors. Transferrin-CRM107 is made by linking a diphtheria toxin to transferrin, a protein that binds to fast growing cells, such as tumor cells. The diphtheria toxin then kills the tumor cells. Transferrin-CRM107 is a type of immunotoxin.