bortezomib
Noun
Meaning
bortezomib (uncountable)
A proteasome inhibitor used in cancer treatment and chemotherapy.
Examples
Bortezomib (Boronated MG132), a molecule developed by Millennium Pharmaceuticals and marketed as Velcade, is the first proteasome inhibitor to reach clinical use as a chemotherapy agent.
OPTIMISMM: Phase III trial of pomalidomide, bortezomib, and low‐dose dexamethasone vs bortezomib and low-dose dexamethasone in lenalidomide-exposed patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.