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CD40-ligand

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Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈdi ˈfɔrti ˈlɪgənd/

CD40-ligand

Definition

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It binds to certain immune cells and may suppress cancer growth.

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psilocybin

VAC

mivobulin isethionate

progestin

decitabine and cedazuridine

fludarabine phosphate

douche

gene expression

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gemcitabine prodrug LY2334737

imiquimod

elsiglutide

synthetic long E6 peptide-Toll-like receptor ligand conjugate vaccine ISA201

imipenem-cilastatin-relebactam

IDH1R132H mutation-targeting IDH1 peptide vaccine

topical betulinic acid

HPV6/11-targeted DNA plasmid vaccine INO-3107

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hemizygous

single nucleotide polymorphism

first-degree relative

autosomal dominant inheritance

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

telomere

deleterious mutation

heterozygous genotype

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