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Immunomagnetic Separation

Immunomagnetic Separation Definition & Meaning
Immunomagnetic Separation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Immunomagnetic Separation?

A cell-separation technique where magnetizable microspheres or beads are first coated with monoclonal antibody, allowed to search and bind to target cells, and are then selectively removed when passed through a magnetic field. Among other applications, the technique is commonly used to remove tumor cells from the marrow (BONE MARROW PURGING) of patients who are to undergo autologous bone marrow transplantation.

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