Motesanib diphosphate

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Motesanib Diphosphate

Motesanib Diphosphate (pronunciation: moe-TES-a-nib dye-FOS-fate) is a type of antineoplastic agent that is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. It is a small molecule inhibitor that targets multiple receptor tyrosine kinases.

Etymology

The name "Motesanib" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. "Mote" is a reference to the drug's ability to target multiple sites, while "sanib" is derived from the Latin word "sanus", meaning healthy. The "diphosphate" part of the name refers to the chemical compound that the drug is combined with to increase its stability and effectiveness.

Mechanism of Action

Motesanib Diphosphate works by inhibiting the activity of certain proteins called receptor tyrosine kinases that play a key role in the growth and spread of cancer cells. By blocking these proteins, the drug can help to slow down or stop the growth of the cancer.

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