Infliximab

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Infliximab
TermInfliximab
Short definitionInfliximab (in-FLIK-sih-mab) A monoclonal antibody that blocks the action of a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor alfa. It is being studied to treat and prevent weight loss and loss of appetite in patients with advanced cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Infliximab - (pronounced) (in-FLIK-sih-mab) A monoclonal antibody that blocks the action of a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor alfa. It is being studied to treat and prevent weight loss and loss of appetite in patients with advanced cancer. It belongs to the family of monoclonal antibodies

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