Bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139

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bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139


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A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer cells by blocking the production of a protein that makes cancer cells live longer and by making them more sensitive to anticancer drugs. It is a type of antisense oligodeoxyribonucleotide. Also called augmerosen, Genasense, and oblimersen sodium.


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