Pharmacologic Substance
velafermin Audio
[ veh-luh-fer-min ]
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Definitions related to velafermin:
  • A recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-20 (rhFGF-20) protein with pro-proliferative activity. Velafermin stimulates DNA synthesis and cell proliferation, specifically promoting epithelial and mesenchymal cell proliferation, and may prevent radiation or chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A substance that is being studied in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis (sores in the mouth) in patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy. Velafermin belongs to the family of drugs called recombinant human fibroblast growth factors (rhFGF).
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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