A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It is a monoclonal antibody that is made in the laboratory and can bind to substances in the … [Read more...]
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IL-11
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. IL-11 is made by support cells in the bone marrow. It … [Read more...]
IGFR
A protein found on the surface of some types of cells that binds to insulin-like growth factor (IGF). This causes the cells to grow and divide. IGFR is found at … [Read more...]
IGF
A protein made by the body that stimulates the growth of many types of cells. IGF is similar to insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas). There are two forms of … [Read more...]
IFN alpha-2B
A drug used to treat some infections caused by viruses and several types of cancer. These include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, and follicular lymphoma. It is … [Read more...]
IDEC-Y2B8
A radiolabeled monoclonal antibody that is used to treat certain types of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is being studied in the treatment of other types of … [Read more...]
ICI 182780
A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. ICI 182780 … [Read more...]
hypercalcemia
Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia. … [Read more...]
hydroxydaunorubicin
A drug that is used to treat many types of cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Hydroxydaunorubicin comes from the bacterium … [Read more...]
hydrocarbon
A substance made of only hydrogen and carbon. Examples of hydrocarbons are coal, petroleum, natural gas and tar. They are used as energy sources. Being exposed … [Read more...]