Bispecific antibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001351",
  "term": "Bispecific antibody",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of artificial antibody that possesses two different antigen-binding sites, allowing it to simultaneously bind to two distinct targets. These antibodies are engineered to bridge two different cells or molecules, often to redirect immune cells to target diseased cells. They are developed for therapeutic applications, particularly in cancer immunotherapy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytotoxic T lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1134 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bispecific-antibody/"
}