Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Azaspirano
Azaspirane (AY-zuh-SPEER-ane)
A substance
being studied in the treatment of certain multiple myelomas
and other advanced cancers. 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. Also called atiprimod and SK&F106615.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.