A protein found on some tumor cells. … [Read more...]
B43-PAP immunotoxin
A toxic substance linked to an antibody that attaches to tumor cells and kills them. … [Read more...]
B7-1
A molecule that helps control immune responses in the body. B7-1 is involved in stimulating T-cells. Also called CD80. … [Read more...]
bacillus Calmette-Gu
A weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (bacillus Calmette-Gu … [Read more...]
backbone
The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid … [Read more...]
bacteria
A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium. … [Read more...]
bacterial toxin
A toxic substance, made by bacteria, that can be modified to kill specific tumor cells without harming normal cells. … [Read more...]
BAK gel
A substance being studied in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands or feet) caused by … [Read more...]
balloon angioplasty
A procedure to enlarge the opening in a blood vessel that has become narrowed or blocked by plaque (a buildup of fat and cholesterol on the inner wall of the … [Read more...]
balloon catheter radiation
A system used to deliver internal radiation therapy to breast cancer patients after surgery to remove their cancer. Balloon catheter radiation targets only the … [Read more...]