Theraloc
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| Theraloc | |
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| Term | Theraloc |
| Short definition | Theraloc - (pronounced) (THAYR-uh-lok) A substance being studied to treat some types of cancer. Theraloc attaches to a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which is found on some normal cells and some types of cancer cells. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Theraloc - (pronounced) (THAYR-uh-lok) A substance being studied to treat some types of cancer. Theraloc attaches to a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which is found on some normal cells and some types of cancer cells. Blocking this protein can help prevent cancer cells from growing. Theraloc is a type of monoclonal antibody. Also called nimotuzumab
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