Biology GCSE
targeted cancer therapy
What targeted cancer therapy means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of targeted cancer therapy
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Reference: OCR
Monoclonal antibodies carry radioactive isotopes or cytotoxic drugs directly to tumour surface antigens, destroying malignant cancer cells without harming healthy somatic tissue.
Topics that use targeted cancer therapy
- Monitoring and maintaining health (OCR GCSE)
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