lutetium texaphyrin

Definition / meaning of lutetium texaphyrin

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer using photodynamic therapy. It belongs to the family of drugs called metallotexaphyrins. Also called motexafin lutetium.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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