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What is
tyrosine kinase inhibitor BIBF 1120
?Pronunciation: /tyrosine* kinase* ˌɪnˈhɪbətər bibf* wən ˈθaʊzənd, wən ˈhənərd ənd tˈwɛnti/
tyrosine kinase inhibitor BIBF 1120
Definition
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor BIBF 1120 blocks enzymes needed for cells to grow, and may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Also called BIBF 1120.