BRAF kinase inhibitor
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| BRAF kinase inhibitor | |
|---|---|
| Term | BRAF kinase inhibitor |
| Short definition | BRAF kinase inhibitor - substance that blocks a protein called BRAF. BRAF is a kinase enzyme that helps control cell growth and signaling. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
BRAF kinase inhibitor - substance that blocks a protein called BRAF. BRAF is a kinase enzyme that helps control cell growth and signaling. It can be found in a mutated (altered) form in some types of cancer, including melanoma and colon cancer. Blocking mutated BRAF kinase proteins may help prevent cancer cells from growing. Some BRAF kinase inhibitors are used to treat cancer
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- Medical encyclopedia article on BRAF kinase inhibitor
- Wikipedia's article - BRAF kinase inhibitor
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