brivanib

Definition / meaning of brivanib

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Brivanib may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent.

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

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