MG98

Definition / meaning of MG98

A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks the production of a protein called DNA methyltransferase, which helps control gene expression. This may kill cancer cells that need DNA methyltransferase to grow. It is a type of antisense oligonucleotide.

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

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