Imatinib Mesylate
Definition
Imatinib mesylate is an enzyme inhibitor used for cancer therapy. Imatinib mesylate is also known as STI571 and is sold under the brand name, Gleevec. It was given the name STI571 during early development. STI stands for signal transduction inhibitor.
Purpose
Imatinib mesylate is approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration to treat a rare cancer called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). (CML is also called chronic myelogenous leukemia or chronic myelocytic leukemia, as well.)
Description
Imatinib mesylate is the first drug of its kind developed. It fights cancer by turning off an enzyme called...
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