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Mesothelin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Mesothelin is a noun meaning A protein found in mesothelial cells and overexpressed in several human tumors.

Meaning

A protein found in mesothelial cells and overexpressed in several human tumors.

Example Sentences

CAR T cells targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), epidermal growth factor receptor variant III (EGFRvIII), and mesothelin are being tested in patients with glioblastoma, pancreatic, ovarian and mesothelioma cancers.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mesothelization, malignin, myosarcoma, myoepithelioma, myofibroblastoma, remesothelialization.

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