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CEP-2563 dihydrochloride

Meaning of CEP-2563 dihydrochloride: A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.

Definition of CEP-2563 dihydrochloride

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. CEP-2563 dihydrochloride blocks certain proteins involved in the growth of some tumors and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

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