Amuvatinib

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AM-yoo-VA-tih-nib a substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.

Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]

  • It may block certain proteins involved in cancer cell growth and DNA repair.
  • Blocking these proteins may make cancer cells more sensitive to anticancer drugs and radiation therapy.
  • Amuvatinib is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called MP470.

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