Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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M200
A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. M200 binds to a protein that is found on cells that line some tumor blood vessels. It is a type of angiogenesis inhibitor. Also called volociximab.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.