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What is multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ABT-869?
Pronunciation: /multitargeted* riˈsɛptər tyrosine* kinase* ˌɪnˈhɪbətər ˈeɪˈbiˈti eɪt ˈhənərd ənd sixty-nine*/
multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ABT-869
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. Multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ABT-869 blocks the action of several growth factors. It may also block the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow and may cause cancer cells to die. It is a type of receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of angiogensis inhibitor. Also called ABT-869.