Preferred Label : Immunotoxin;
NCIt definition : Agents comprised of various toxic molecules (Radioactive Isotopes and Bacterial or
Plant Toxins) conjugated with specific immune substances (Immunoglobulins, Monoclonal
Antibodies, and Antigens) that targets affected cells allowing incorporation of the
toxin into the cells.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An antibody linked to a toxic substance. Some immunotoxins can bind to
cancer cells and kill them.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045730;
Origin ID : C575;
UMLS CUI : C0021084;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
