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bexarotene

bexarotene logo #21579A drug used to treat skin problems caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that have not gotten better after other treatment. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Bexarotene is a type of retinoid. Also called LGD1069 and Targretin.
Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=B

bexarotene

bexarotene logo #21001(bek-sar´ә-tēn) a retinoid that modulates transcription and expression of genes involved in cellular differentiation and proliferation; used as an antineoplastic in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, administered orally. It is also used topically in the treatment of cutaneous lesions of T-cell lymphomas an...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
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