canertinib

Definition / meaning of canertinib

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Canertinib blocks the action of proteins called epidermal growth factor receptors, and may cause cancer cells to die. It is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also called canertinib dihydrochloride and CI-1033.

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

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