indium I 111 bevacizumab

Definition / meaning of indium I 111 bevacizumab

A radioimmunoconjugate comprised of the recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody bevacizumab conjugated with the gamma-emitting radioisotope indium In 111. Indium I 111 bevacizumab binds to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), allowing the detection of VEGF distribution using gamma scintigraphy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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