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What is R115777?
Pronunciation: /ɑr wən ˈhənərd ənd ˈfɪfˈtin ˈθaʊzənd, ˈsɛvən ˈhənərd ənd seventy-seven*/
R115777
Definition
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called farnesyltransferase inhibitors. Also called tipifarnib and Zarnestra.