Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Enzastaurin (en-zuh-STAW-rin)
A substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of cancer, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate. Enzastaurin blocks certain cell signaling pathways, and may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of serine threonine kinase inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Also called enzastaurin hydrochloride and LY317615.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.