BIBF 1120

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001025",
  "term": "BIBF 1120",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. BIBF 1120 blocks enzymes needed for cells to grow, and may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Also called tyrosine kinase inhibitor BIBF 1120.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tyrosine kinase inhibitor BIBF 1120"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/bibf-1120/"
}