Immunoconjugate
Antibodies joined to a second molecule
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Immunoconjugates are antibodies conjugated (joined) to a second molecule, usually a toxin, radioisotope or label.[1]
These conjugates are used in immunotherapy[citation needed] and to develop monoclonal antibody therapy as a targeted form of chemotherapy[2] when they are often known as antibody-drug conjugates.
Immunoconjugates that include a radioisotope are used in radioimmunotherapy. When immunoconjugates include a toxin, they are known as immunotoxins.
