bevacizumab

Definition / meaning of bevacizumab

A recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a pro-angiogenic cytokine. Bevacizumab binds to VEGF and inhibits VEGF receptor binding, thereby preventing the growth and maintenance of tumor blood vessels.

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

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