Boronophenylalanine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boronophenylalanine is a noun meaning A dihydroxyboryl derivative of phenylalanine, used in cancer therapy.
Meaning
A dihydroxyboryl derivative of phenylalanine, used in cancer therapy.
Example Sentences
Kawabata et al. reported that BNCT utilizing sodium borocaptate and boronophenylalanine simultaneously in combination with X-irradiation enhanced the survival of patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, in comparison with BNCT alone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laevodihydroxyphenylalanine, brasofensine, bafetinib, benserazide, parachlorophenylalanine, bromacrylide.
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