liposomal paclitaxel
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004863
A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel that is contained in very tiny, fat-like particles. It may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It is being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. Liposomal paclitaxel blocks the ability of cells to divide and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent. Also called LEP-ETU, LipoTaxen, paclitaxel liposome, and PNU-93914.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004863 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | LEP-ETU; LipoTaxen; paclitaxel liposome; PNU-93914 |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "liposomal paclitaxel",
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"definition": "A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel that is contained in very tiny, fat-like particles. It may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It is being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. Liposomal paclitaxel blocks the ability of cells to divide and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent. Also called LEP-ETU, LipoTaxen, paclitaxel liposome, and PNU-93914.",
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"LEP-ETU",
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"PNU-93914"
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"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/liposomal-paclitaxel/"
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