Meaning of transferrin-CRM107: A substance being studied in the treatment of brain tumors.

Definition of transferrin-CRM107

A substance being studied in the treatment of brain tumors. Transferrin-CRM107 is made by linking a diphtheria toxin to transferrin, a protein that binds to fast growing cells, such as tumor cells. The diphtheria toxin then kills the tumor cells. Transferrin-CRM107 is a type of immunotoxin.

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