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What is custirsen sodium?

Pronunciation: /custirsen* ˈsoʊdiəm/

custirsen sodium

Definition

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks the production of a protein called clusterin, which helps cells live longer. This may kill cancer cells that need clusterin to grow. It may also make cells more sensitive to anticancer drugs. It is a type of antisense oligonucleotide, and a type of chemosensitizing agent. Also called OGX-011.