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- noun One of the three
enzymes in theprenyltransferase group, believed to play an important role in development ofprogeria and variouscancers .
Etymologies
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Tipifarnib is classified under drugs known as farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTIs), which are being tested in people with myeloid leukemia, neurofibromatosis and other conditions.
Anti-Cancer drug reverses fatal cardiovascular damage linked to progeria 2008
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Tipifarnib belongs to a class of drugs known as farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTIs), which are being tested in people with myeloid leukemia, neurofibromatosis and other conditions.
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In our experiments, inhibition of c-Ras by farnesyltransferase inhibitors and a dominant negative form of H-Ras (Ras S17N) suppressed muscle differentiation.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Jisun Lee 2010
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Salirasib is not a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) or Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
GuruFocus Updates 2009
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The farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) tipifarnib is effective in some patients with refractory or relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to a report in the June 15th issue of Blood.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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