paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006243",
  "term": "paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel that is used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation may have fewer side effects and work better than other forms of paclitaxel. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation stops cancer cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. It is a type of taxane. Also called ABI-007, Abraxane, nanoparticle paclitaxel, and protein-bound paclitaxel.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ABI-007",
    "Abraxane",
    "nanoparticle paclitaxel",
    "protein-bound paclitaxel"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/paclitaxel-albumin-stabilized-nanoparticle-formulation/"
}