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1 Definition of safingol

Meaning of safingol: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer.

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called protein kinase inhibitors. Also called L-threo-dihydrosphingosine.

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