ABT-263

Definition / meaning of ABT-263

A substance being studied in the treatment of lymphomas and other types of cancer. It blocks some of the enzymes that keep cancer cells from dying. It is a type of Bcl-2 family inhibitor. Also called navitoclax.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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