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yttrium Y 90 monoclonal antibody B3

A radioimmunoconjugate of monoclonal antibody (MoAb) B3 conjugated with isotope yttrium 90. MoAb B3 is a murine MoAb that recognizes a Lewis Y carbohydrate antigen present on the surface of many carcinomas. This radioimmunoconjugate emits beta particles that causes cytotoxicity in tumor cells and has both diagnostic and therapeutic uses.
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Synonym:90 Y-B3
MOAB B3, yttrium Y 90
Y 90 monoclonal antibody B3
Abbreviation:Y90-B3
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