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dinaciclib

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1 Definition of dinaciclib

Meaning of dinaciclib: A substance being studied in the treatment of advanced melanoma (a type of skin cancer) and other types of cancer.

A substance being studied in the treatment of advanced melanoma (a type of skin cancer) and other types of cancer. It blocks cell division and may cause cancer cells to die. It is a type of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor. Also called CDK inhibitor SCH 727965.

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