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What is ONYX-015?

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnɪks ˈfɪfˈtin/

ONYX-015

Definition

An E1B-55kDa-deleted adenovirus that is able to selectively replicate in and lyse TP53-deficient human tumor cells. After tumor cell lysis, released viruses infect neighboring tumor cells, tripping a chain of ONYX-015-mediated tumor cell cytotoxicity.