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Original Research

Distinguishing features of a novel humanized anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody based on cetuximab with superior antitumor efficacy

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Pages 1491-1507 | Received 12 Jan 2021, Accepted 28 Sep 2021, Published online: 11 Nov 2021

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