Biology GCSE
Targeted treatment of disease
What Targeted treatment of disease means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Targeted treatment of disease
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For cancer, the monoclonal antibody can be bound to a radioactive substance, a toxic drug or a chemical which stops cells growing and dividing.
Topics that use Targeted treatment of disease
- Uses of monoclonal antibodies (AQA GCSE)
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