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BRAF gene

A gene that makes a protein called B-RAF, which is involved in sending signals in cells and in cell growth. This gene may be mutated (changed) in many types of … [Read more...]

BRAF inhibitor GSK2118436

An orally bioavailable inhibitor of B-raf (BRAF) protein with potential antineoplastic activity. BRAF inhibitor GSK2118436 selectively binds to and inhibits … [Read more...]

BRAF(V600E) kinase inhibitor RO5185426

An orally bioavailable, ATP-competitive, small-molecule inhibitor of BRAF(V600E) kinase with potential antineoplastic activity. BRAF(V600E) kinase inhibitor … [Read more...]

brain metastasis

Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the brain. … [Read more...]

brain stem

The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord. … [Read more...]

brain stem glioma

A tumor located in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem). It may grow rapidly or slowly, depending on the grade of the tumor. … [Read more...]

brain stem tumor

A tumor in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem). … [Read more...]

brain tumor

The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). … [Read more...]

Brakiva

(Other name for: topotecan hydrochloride liposomes) … [Read more...]

Brassica vegetable

A vegetable belonging to the Brassica genus of plants in the mustard family with potential chemopreventive activity. Brassica vegetables, including broccoli, … [Read more...]