Capromab pendetide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001397",
  "term": "Capromab pendetide",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance used to detect prostate cancer. It contains a monoclonal antibody that binds to prostate cells, linked to a substance that can bind radioisotopes. Capromab pendetide is combined with indium 111 and injected into the body. A gamma camera (a special camera that detects radioactivity) is used to find prostate cancer cells in the body. Capromab pendetide is a type of immunoconjugate. Also called ProstaScint.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ProstaScint"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/capromab-pendetide/"
}