A serious problem that may occur in cancer in which cancer cells spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and … [Read more...]
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MEDI-522
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions. MEDI-522 binds to a protein on the surface of blood vessels and may … [Read more...]
matrix metalloproteinase
A member of a group of enzymes that can break down proteins, such as collagen, that are normally found in the spaces between cells in tissues (i.e., … [Read more...]
etaracizumab
A humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody directed against the vitronectin receptor alpha v beta 3 integrin. Etaracizumab blocks the binding of ligands, such as … [Read more...]
celecoxib
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with a diaryl-substituted pyrazole structure. Celecoxib selectively inhibits cyclo-oxygenase-2 activity (COX-2); … [Read more...]
carboxyamidotriazole
An orally-active agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Carboxyamidotriazole binds to and inhibits non-voltage-operated Ca2+ channels, blocking both … [Read more...]
IMT-1012 immunotherapeutic vaccine
A multi-peptide cancer vaccine with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. IMT-1012 immunotherapeutic vaccine contains twelve different … [Read more...]
leptomeningeal carcinoma
A serious problem that may occur in cancer in which cancer cells spread from the original (primary) tumor to the meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and … [Read more...]
humanized monoclonal antibody MEDI-522
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions. Humanized monoclonal antibody MEDI-522 binds to a protein on the … [Read more...]
extravasation
The leakage of blood, lymph, or other fluid, such as an anticancer drug, from a blood vessel or tube into the tissue around it. It is also used to describe the … [Read more...]