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HDAC inhibitor SNDX-275 (... in-HIH-bih-ter ...)

 A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It blocks enzymes needed for cell division and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. Also called entinostat and SNDX-275.



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