Term: atiprimod

Pronunciation: (uh-TIH-prih-mod)

Description:

A substance
being studied in the treatment of certain multiple myelomas
and other advanced cancers. Atiprimod may
block the growth of tumors and may prevent the growth of
new blood vessels that tumors need to grow.
Atiprimod is a type of signal transduction
inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis
agent. Also called azaspirane and SK&F106615.