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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.