Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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IgG-RFT5-dgA
A monoclonal antibody linked to a toxic substance. It is being studied in the treatment of melanoma that has spread to distant parts of the body. IgG-RFT5-dgA is made in the laboratory. It can find and kill certain white blood cells that prevent the immune system from killing cancer cells. Also called RFT5-dgA immunotoxin.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.