alemtuzumab

Definition / meaning of alemtuzumab

A type of monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of leukemia. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced substances that can locate and bind to cancer cells. Also called Campath-1H.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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