Infliximab
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| Infliximab | |
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| Term | Infliximab |
| Short definition | Infliximab (in-FLIK-sih-mab) A monoclonal antibody that blocks the action of a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor alfa. It is being studied to treat and prevent weight loss and loss of appetite in patients with advanced cancer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Infliximab - (pronounced) (in-FLIK-sih-mab) A monoclonal antibody that blocks the action of a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor alfa. It is being studied to treat and prevent weight loss and loss of appetite in patients with advanced cancer. It belongs to the family of monoclonal antibodies
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