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chemotherapy

Any medical treatment with chemicals. It usually refers to treatment of cancer with cytotoxic and other drugs. The term was coined by the German bacteriologist Paul Ehrlich for the use of synthetic chemicals against infectious diseases.



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In addition to the potent cytostatic drug, zotarolimus, Endeavor is coated with phosphorylcholine (PC Coating), a biocompatible polymer designed to simulate the outside surface of a red blood cell and mimic the structure of the natural cell membrane, leading to an optimal healing response around the stent following implantation.
The cytostatic hormonals market, which has benefited from strong growth over the previous five years, no longer appears to be the growth driver it once was, as generic competition and a lack of innovation reduces prospects for growth.
Due to the cytostatic nature of several MTTs, significant tumor regressions will likely be achieved when combined with cytotoxics.
 
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