antiproliferative

American

[an-tee-proh-lif-uh-ray-tiv, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti proʊˈlɪf əˌreɪ tɪv, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

of or relating to a substance used to prevent or retard the spread of cells, especially malignant cells, into surrounding tissues.

noun

any such substance.

Etymology

Origin of antiproliferative

anti- + proliferative ( def. )

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antiproliferative

The results indicated that OL produced its anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and proapoptotic effects by targeting ACOT1, regulating the arachidonic acid pathway, and influencing the downstream JAK-STAT/PI3K-AKT signaling pathways.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

Riociguat, a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator under development by Bayer, is thought to have vasodilating, antiproliferative and antifibrotic effects.

From Forbes ● Jul. 24, 2013

It’s also possible that this research may have implications beyond PAH, since this pathway seems to have a general antiproliferative effect in vascular beds, according to Archer.

From Forbes ● May 27, 2013

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