Imatinib mesylate

Introduction: Imatinib mesylate

Description of Imatinib mesylate

Imatinib mesylate: A drug that is being studied for its ability to inhibit the growth of certain cancers. It interferes with a portion of the protein produced by the bcr/abl oncogene. Also called Gleevec and STI571.
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Imatinib mesylate: An antineoplastic agent that inhibits the Bcr-Abl fusion protein tyrosine kinase, an abnormal enzyme produced by chronic myeloid leukemia cells that contain the Philadelphia chromosome. Imatinib also inhibits the receptor tyrosine kinases for platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and stem cell factor (SCF)/c-kit; the SCF/c-kit receptor tyrosine kinase is activated in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). This agent inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in cells that overexpress these oncoproteins. It is also known as Gleevec. (NCI04)
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Imatinib mesylate: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Imatinib mesylate:

• Imatinib
• Mesylate

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• STI571

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External links related to: Imatinib mesylate

• Gleevec Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Imatinib Mesylate - RxList Monographs
• CancerSourceMD.Com Drug Guide
• Leukaemia (chronic myeloid) - imatinib (No. 70)
• Gastro-intestinal stromal tumours (GIST) - imatinib (No. 86)
• GLIVEC Tablets , SPC from the eMC

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