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multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ABT-869
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. Multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ABT-869 blocks the action of several … [Read more...]
molecularly targeted therapy
In cancer treatment, substances that kill cancer cells by targeting key molecules involved in cancer cell growth. … [Read more...]
mammalian target of rapamycin
A protein that helps control several cell functions, including cell division and survival, and binds to rapamycin and other drugs. Mammalian target of rapamycin … [Read more...]
magnetic-targeted carrier
A tiny bead made from particles of iron and carbon that can be attached to an anticancer drug. A magnet applied from outside the body then can direct the drug … [Read more...]
folate receptor-targeted technetium Tc 99m EC20
A folate receptor-targeting radiopharmaceutical consisting of a folate-containing tetrapeptide chelator to which technetium Tc 99m is linked. The folate … [Read more...]
etaracizumab
A humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody directed against the vitronectin receptor alpha v beta 3 integrin. Etaracizumab blocks the binding of ligands, such as … [Read more...]
involuntary nervous system
The part of the nervous system that controls muscles of internal organs (such as the heart, blood vessels, lungs, stomach, and intestines) and glands (such as … [Read more...]
involuntary
An action that is not made by choice. In the body, involuntary actions (such as blushing) occur automatically, and cannot be controlled by choice. … [Read more...]
intracavitary radiation therapy
A type of internal radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into a body cavity such as … [Read more...]