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Angiozyme

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Angiozyme Definition

A nuclease-stabilized synthetic ribozyme with potential antineoplastic activity. Anti-Flt-1 ribozyme cleaves the mRNA encoding vascular endothelial growth factor 1 (VEGF-1, or Flt-1), thereby specifically inhibiting VEGF-stimulated angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis. (NCI04)

Angiozyme Synonyms

Anti-Flt-1 Ribozyme, Angiozyme, RPI-4610, RPI.4610, RPI4610

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