Which statement about monoclonal antibodies used in targeted therapy is correct?
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Correct answer: They are lab-made proteins that bind specific targets on cancer cells
Monoclonal antibodies are engineered proteins that bind to specific antigens on cancer cells and can either mark them for immune destruction or interfere with their function.
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