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What is anti-HGF monoclonal antibody AMG 102?
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌti hgf* ˌmɑnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɑdi amg* wən ˈhənərd ənd tu/
anti-HGF monoclonal antibody AMG 102
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It binds to a protein called hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), which may cause cancer cells to grow. Blocking this may cause cancer cells to die. Anti-HGF monoclonal antibody AMG 102 is a type of monoclonal antibody. Also called AMG 102.