Streptavidin
| Streptavidin | |
|---|---|
| Term | Streptavidin |
| Short definition | Streptavidin - (pronounced) (Strep-TA-vih-din) small bacterial protein that binds to the vitamin biotin with high affinity. This streptavidin-biotin combination can be used to link molecules such as radioisotopes and monoclonal antibodies together. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Streptavidin - (pronounced) (Strep-TA-vih-din) small bacterial protein that binds to the vitamin biotin with high affinity. This streptavidin-biotin combination can be used to link molecules such as radioisotopes and monoclonal antibodies together. These bound products have the property of being attracted to and bound to cancer cells rather than normal cells. The radiolabeled products are more easily removed from the body, reducing their toxicity
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