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methyl-5-aminolevulinate

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Pronunciation: /ˈmɛθəl faɪv aminolevulinate*/

methyl-5-aminolevulinate

Definition

A drug used in photodynamic therapy; it is absorbed by tumor cells and, when exposed to light, becomes active and kills the cancer cells.

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mustine

Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors

Sensorcaine

stage II endometrial stromal sarcoma

CGP 48664

osteochondroma

peritoneal infusion

squamous cell carcinoma

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CD80-Fc fusion protein FPT155

autologous anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T cells AUTO1

allogeneic CD25/Treg-depleted donor lymphocytes

EGFR-targeting agent

metoclopramide hydrochloride

EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor TQB3804

MAGE-A1-specific T-cell receptor-transduced autologous T cells

pan-TRK inhibitor ICP-723

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multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

GWAS

heteroduplex analysis

phenotype

pathognomonic

germline mutation

noninferiority study

genetic anticipation

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