menin inhibitor
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005252
A substance that binds to a protein called menin and keeps it from binding to another protein called MLL. This prevents the activation of other proteins that can cause leukemia cells to form and grow in the body. Some menin inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of certain types of leukemia. They are a type of targeted therapy.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005252 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
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