| tumor-specific antigen |
A protein or other molecule that is unique to cancer cells or is much more abundant in them. These molecules are usually found in the plasma (outer) membrane, and they are thought to be potential targets for immunotherapy or other types of anticancer treatment.
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| tumor-specific antigen |
An antigen produced by certain tumors. It appears on the tumor cells but not on normal cells derived from the same tissue.
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