motesanib diphosphate

Definition / meaning of motesanib diphosphate

The orally bioavailable diphosphate salt of a multiple-receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Motesanib selectively targets and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFR), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGFR), kit, and Ret receptors, thereby inhibiting angiogenesis and cellular proliferation.

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

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