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| Tipo de proteína producida en el laboratorio que puede localizar sustancias en el cuerpo y unirse a ella, por ejemplo a las células cancerosas. Hay muchas clases de anticuerpos monoclonales. Cada anticuerpo monoclonal se produce con el fin de localizar una sustancia distinta. Los anticuerpos monoclonales se usan para tratar algunos tipos de cánceres y están en estudio para el tratamiento de otros tipos de cánceres. Se pueden usar solos o para transportar medicamentos, toxinas o materiales radiactivos directamente hasta el tumor. |
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