Zarnestra

Definition / meaning of Zarnestra

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called farnesyltransferase inhibitors. Also called R115777 and tipifarnib.

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

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