A recombinant chimeric protein with potent antitumor activity. Cintredekin besudotox is composed of interleukin-13 (IL13), a pleiotropic immunoregulatory … [Read more...]
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Cipro
(Other name for: ciprofloxacin) … [Read more...]
ciprofloxacin
A synthetic broad spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin binds to and inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme essential for DNA replication. This … [Read more...]
Circadin
(Other name for: therapeutic melatonin) … [Read more...]
circulation
In the body, the flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels, and the flow of lymph through the lymph vessels. … [Read more...]
circulatory system
The system that contains the heart and the blood vessels and moves blood throughout the body. This system helps tissues get enough oxygen and nutrients, and it … [Read more...]
circumcision
Surgery to remove part or all of the foreskin (loose skin that covers the head of the penis). … [Read more...]
cirrhosis
A type of chronic, progressive liver disease in which liver cells are replaced by scar tissue. … [Read more...]
CIS
The CIS is the National Cancer Institute's link to the public, interpreting and explaining research findings in a clear and understandable manner, and providing … [Read more...]
cisplatin
An inorganic platinum agent (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum) with antineoplastic activity. Cisplatin forms highly reactive, charged, platinum complexes which … [Read more...]