Cixutumumab
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Term | Cixutumumab |
Short definition | Cixutumumab - (pronounced) (SIK-syoo-TOO-myoo-mab) A substance being studied to treat some types of cancer. It is a monoclonal antibody made in the laboratory that can bind to substances in the body. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Cixutumumab - (pronounced) (SIK-syoo-TOO-myoo-mab) A substance being studied to treat some types of cancer. It is a monoclonal antibody made in the laboratory that can bind to substances in the body. Cixutumumab blocks the action of a protein needed for cell growth and can kill cancer cells. It is a type of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) inhibitor. Also called IMC-A12
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