Anti-CEA antibody
Anti-CEA antibody
Anti-CEA antibody (pronunciation: an-tee-see-ee-ay an-ti-bod-ee) is a type of monoclonal antibody that is used in the detection and treatment of certain types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer.
Etymology
The term "Anti-CEA antibody" is derived from the term "anti-", a prefix indicating 'against', and "CEA", an acronym for Carcinoembryonic antigen, a type of protein molecule that can be found in many types of cells but is usually associated with tumors and the developing fetus.
Function
Anti-CEA antibodies are designed to target and bind to the CEA proteins on the surface of cancer cells. This binding can trigger an immune response that can lead to the destruction of the cancer cells. Anti-CEA antibodies can also be used in diagnostic tests to detect the presence of CEA proteins, which can indicate the presence of cancer.
Related Terms
- Monoclonal antibody: A type of protein made in the lab that can bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells.
- Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA): A type of protein molecule that can be found in many types of cells but is usually associated with tumors and the developing fetus.
- Colorectal cancer: A cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti-CEA antibody
- Wikipedia's article - Anti-CEA antibody
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