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1 Definition of SB939

Meaning of SB939: A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer.

A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. SB939 blocks the action of an enzyme called histone deacetylase (HDAC) and may stop tumor cells from dividing. It is a type of HDAC inhibitor.

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