GTI-2040
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| GTI-2040 | |
|---|---|
| Term | GTI-2040 |
| Short definition | GTD - A rare condition in which abnormal cells grow in the uterus from tissue that forms after conception (the junction of sperm and egg). This tissue is made up of trophoblast cells that normally surround the fertilized egg in the uterus and help attach the fertilized egg to the uterine wall. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
GTI-2040 - A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. It blocks production of a protein called ribonucleotide reductase, which helps cells make DNA. This can kill cancer cells that need ribonucleotide reductase to grow. It can also make cells more sensitive to anti-cancer drugs. It is a type of antisense oligonucleotide and a type of ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor
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