DT388IL3 fusion protein

Definition / meaning of DT388IL3 fusion protein

A substance being studied in the treatment of myeloid leukemia (a disease in which too many immature non-lymphocyte white blood cells are found in the blood and bone marrow). DT388IL3 fusion protein is made by combining IL-3 with a toxic substance. The IL-3 attaches to the cancer cells and the toxic substance kills them.

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

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