Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Augmerosen (awg-MER-oh-sen)
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer cells by blocking the production of a protein that makes cancer cells live longer and by making them more sensitive to anticancer drugs. It is a type of antisense oligodeoxyribonucleotide. Also called bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139, Genasense, and oblimersen sodium.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.