Which is true regarding Herceptin therapy?
A)It neutralizes the growth factor EGF.
B)It acts as an immunotoxin to target and kill cancer cells.
C)It is used to treat some breast cancer patients.
D)It is a vaccine to prevent the development of cancer.
E)It is an endotoxin that stimulates TNF by macrophages.

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Herceptin therapy is used to treat some breast cancer patients by targeting the HER2 protein receptor, which is overexpressed in some types of breast cancer cells.

Which Is True Regarding Herceptin Therapy