Foretinib
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Term | Foretinib |
Short definition | foreskin (For the skin) The loose skin covering the glans |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Foretinib - (pronounced) (for-eh-TIH-pen) A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. Foretinib blocks enzymes involved in the growth and spread of tumor cells. It can also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of anti-angiogenesis agent. Also referred to as MET/VEGFR-2 inhibitor GSK1363089 and XL880
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