OSI-906

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006166",
  "term": "OSI-906",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks a protein called IGF-1R, which is found at high levels in some types of tumors. IGF-1R is needed for cell growth and blocking it may cause tumor cells to die. OSI-906 is a type of IGF-1R inhibitor. Also called IGF-1R inhibitor OSI-906.",
  "expansions": [
    "IGF-1R inhibitor OSI-906"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/osi-906/"
}