Definition of bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139

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bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139 (... AN-tee-sents AH-lih-goh-NOO-klee-oh-TIDE ...)

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 oblimersen, augmerosen, and Genasense.

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