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Pronunciation: /alkylating* ˈeɪʤənt/

alkylating agent

Definition

A type of drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It interferes with the cell’s DNA and inhibits cancer cell growth.

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JEB regimen

HDAC inhibitor SNDX-275

maytansinoid DM4-conjugated humanized monoclonal antibody huC242

Lunsumio

duvelisib

EPO906

Kanjinti

assessment

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vindesine sulfate

anti-HER2 molecule AIP-303

anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody HMPL-A83

Centella asiatica/melon extract/vitamins supplement

Amrubicin Hydrochloride

autologous BAFF-expressing CAR T cells LMY-920

pan-RAF inhibitor LY3009120

anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody SCT-I10A

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frameshift variant

translocation

genetic anticipation

third-degree relative

pathogenic variant

CHIP

X-linked recessive inheritance

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