Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Infliximab
A monoclonal antibody that blocks the action of a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor alfa. It is being studied in the treatment and prevention of weight loss and loss of appetite in patients with advanced cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called monoclonal antibodies.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.