Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Inhibidor de la cinasa Syk R-935788
Syk kinase inhibitor R-935788 (sik KY-nayz in-HIH-bih-ter …)
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer and certain other diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. It may block tumor cell signaling and growth. It is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also called fostamatinib disodium and R788 sodium.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.