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PTK787/ZK 222584

Meaning of PTK787/ZK 222584: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer.

Definition of PTK787/ZK 222584

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the families of drugs called protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors and VEGF receptor kinase inhibitors. Also called vatalanib.

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