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| ADC | |
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| Term | ADC |
| Short definition | ADC - A substance consisting of a monoclonal antibody chemically linked to a drug. The monoclonal antibody attaches to specific proteins or receptors found on certain cell types, including cancer cells. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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ADC - A substance consisting of a monoclonal antibody chemically linked to a drug. The monoclonal antibody attaches to specific proteins or receptors found on certain cell types, including cancer cells. The linked drug enters these cells and kills them without harming other cells. Some ADCs are used to treat cancer. Also referred to as an antibody-drug conjugate
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