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MOAB BOMBESIN 2A11

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MOAB BOMBESIN 2A11 Definition

A recombinant, murine monoclonal antibody directed against gastrin-releasing peptide, one of a number of bombesin-like peptides (BLP). Tumor cells, such as small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells, express and secrete BLP that activate specific cell growth-promoting receptors. Monoclonal antibody 2A11 has been shown to decrease the growth of SCLC cells in vitro and in animal models. (NCI04)

MOAB BOMBESIN 2A11 Synonyms

Monoclonal Antibody 2A11, MOAB Bombesin

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