Azaspirane

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azaspirane (AY-zuh-SPEER-ayn) is a substance being studied in the treatment of certain multiple myelomas and other advanced cancers.

How does it work?[edit | edit source]

Azaspirane may block the growth of tumors and may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Azaspirane is a type of signal transduction inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent.

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called atiprimod and SK&F106615.

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