MLN1202
| MLN1202 | |
|---|---|
| Term | MLN1202 |
| Short definition | MLN1202 - A substance being studied for the treatment of atherosclerosis (a build-up of fat in the arteries). It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer that has spread to the bones. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
MLN1202 - A substance being studied for the treatment of atherosclerosis (a build-up of fat in the arteries). It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer that has spread to the bones. MLN1202 attaches to a protein called CCR2, which is found on the surface of certain bone cells, white blood cells, and cancer cells. MLN1202 blocks the action of a substance involved in maintaining healthy bone mass. It can help prevent cancer cells from spreading to the bone and growing there. It's a type of monoclonal antibody. Also known as anti-CCR2 monoclonal antibody MLN1202
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