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Immunotoxins

Part of the book series: Cancer Treatment and Research ((CTAR,volume 37))

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Abstract

The immunotoxin (IT) research reviewed in this volume includes recent advances in multiple areas. The definition of the three-dimensional structure of ricin and Pseudomonas exotoxin, the clarification of the enzyme chemistry of diphtheria and ricin, the expression and purification of recombinant ricin A chain, diphtheria toxin, and Pseudomonas exotoxin, the discovery of the role of the toxin carbohydrate in IT clearance from the blood stream in vivo, and the completion of several clinical trials with ITs are achievements for which all the members of the IT research community can be proud. The participation of so many colleagues from this field in this book has simply reflected the kindness and friendliness of the individuals. Further, they each are dedicated to work together to make progress both on the basic sciences and in the development of a new class of cancer therapy.

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Frankel, A.E. (1988). Conclusion. In: Frankel, A.E. (eds) Immunotoxins. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 37. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1083-9_30

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