Search
for

    GlossaryDabrafenib

    medication targeting BRAF V600E mutation in melanoma

    Dabrafenib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, specifically melanoma with a BRAF V600E mutation. It works by inhibiting the activity of the BRAF protein, which is involved in cell growth and division, thereby slowing down or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Learn

    5 / 801 results

      learn Tofacitinib

      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Baricitinib

      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects