loading...| Preferred Name | Monoclonal Antibody | |
| Synonyms |
monoclonal antibody Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Monoclonal Antibodies Monoclonal Antibody MAb MoAB |
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| Definitions |
An antibody produced by a clone or genetically homogenous fast-growing cells i.e., hybridoma. Hybridoma cells are cloned to establish cell lines producing a specific antibody that is chemically and immunologically homogeneous. They are widely used in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C20401 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A type of protein made in the laboratory that can bind to substances in the body, including tumor cells. There are many kinds of monoclonal antibodies. Each monoclonal antibody is made to find one substance. Monoclonal antibodies are being used to treat some types of cancer and are being studied in the treatment of other types. They can be used alone or to carry drugs, toxins, or radioactive materials directly to a tumor. |
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| code |
C20401 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CTRP |
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| definition |
An antibody produced by a clone or genetically homogenous fast-growing cells i.e., hybridoma. Hybridoma cells are cloned to establish cell lines producing a specific antibody that is chemically and immunologically homogeneous. They are widely used in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. |
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| Display_Name |
Monoclonal Antibody |
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| has exact synonym |
monoclonal antibody Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Monoclonal Antibodies Monoclonal Antibody MAb MoAB |
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| label |
Monoclonal Antibody |
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| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Monoclonal_Antibody |
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| Preferred_Name |
Monoclonal Antibody |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C20401 |
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| prefLabel |
Monoclonal Antibody |
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| Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0003250 |
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| subClassOf |