Immunocytokine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005663",
  "term": "Immunocytokine",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A recombinant protein created by fusing a cytokine, a signaling molecule of the immune system, to an antibody or an antibody fragment. This fusion protein aims to deliver the cytokine specifically to cells or tissues expressing the antigen recognized by the antibody. Immunocytokines are being investigated for targeted immunotherapy, particularly in cancer.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytokine"
  ],
  "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/immunocytokine/"
}