Which of the following best describes “on-target off-tumour” toxicity in targeted therapy?
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Correct answer: A drug harming healthy cells that share the tumour's target
“On-target off-tumour” toxicity occurs when the molecular target is present on both tumour and some normal cells, causing unintended damage to healthy tissue.
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