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guadecitabine

(GWAH-deh-SY-tuh-been)
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Guadecitabine may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cells to divide. It may also make cancer cells more sensitive to other anticancer drugs. Guadecitabine is a type of antimetabolite Also called SGI-110.
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