IMMUNOTOXIN
\ɪmjˈuːnətˌɒksɪn], \ɪmjˈuːnətˌɒksɪn], \ɪ_m_j_ˈuː_n_ə_t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of IMMUNOTOXIN
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Semisynthetic conjugates of various toxic molecules, including radioactive isotopes and bacterial or plant toxins, with specific immune substances such as immunoglobulins, monoclonal antibodies, and antigens. The antitumor or antiviral immune substance carries the toxin to the tumor or infected cell where the toxin exerts its poisonous effect.
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