Immunoconjugate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005662",
  "term": "Immunoconjugate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecule formed by chemically linking an antibody or an antibody fragment to another therapeutic or diagnostic agent, such as a drug, toxin, or imaging probe. This construct allows for targeted delivery of the attached agent to specific cells or tissues expressing the antigen recognized by the antibody. Immunoconjugates are used in cancer therapy and diagnostic imaging.",
  "synonyms": [
    "antibody conjugate"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunocytokine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunoconjugate/"
}