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marimastat

A matrix metalloproteinase and angiogenesis inhibitor which had shown early promise for managing advanced malignancy; phase-III studies failed in this expectation, however. Marimastat may have a secondary role as maintenance therapy for advanced colorectal, ovarian, pancreas, prostate and other cancers.
 
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marimastat

Oncology An angiogenesis inhibitor and matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor in clinical trials as an ancillary therapy for advanced malignancy–ovary, pancreas, small cell of lung, stomach, glioblastoma. See Angiogenesis inhibitors.
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