Tumor-specific Antigen at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Tumor-specific Antigen? A protein or other molecule that is unique to cancer cells or is much more abundant in them. These molecules are usually found in the plasma (outer) membrane, and they are thought to be potential targets for immunotherapy or other types of anticancer trea

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