Immunologic Factor
iratumumab
Definitions related to iratumumab:
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A fully human monoclonal antibody with potential antineoplastic activity. MDX-060 is a fully humanized antibody that targets CD30, a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily found on activated lymphocytes. CD30 is over-expressed in various lymphoproliferative disorders, Hodgkin disease and other lymphomas, and other cancers. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of some lymphomas. Monoclonal antibodies are produced in the laboratory and can locate and bind to cancer cells.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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