Protein kinase inhibitor

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Protein kinase inhibitor
TermProtein kinase inhibitor
Short definitionprotein kinase inhibitor - (pronounced) (PROH-teen KY-nays in-HIH-bih-ter) A substance that blocks the action of enzymes called protein kinases. There are many different types of protein kinases and they are involved in many cellular functions. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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protein kinase inhibitor - (pronounced) (PROH-teen KY-nays in-HIH-bih-ter) A substance that blocks the action of enzymes called protein kinases. There are many different types of protein kinases and they are involved in many cellular functions. These include cell signaling, growth and division. Blocking certain protein kinases can help prevent cancer cells from growing. Some protein kinase inhibitors such as imatinib, vemurafenib, and gefitinib are used to treat cancer

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