SGN-40 at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is SGN-40? A monoclonal antibody that binds to cells that have the CD40 antigen on their surface, including cells from multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. SGN-40 is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the fMedical Term & Definition Added By: Erin
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