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GEM 220
A mixed-backbone antisense oligonucleotide that is complementary to a pro-angiogenic vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA sequence. Because of its antiangiogenic properties, GEM 220 has been studied as a potential antineoplastic agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
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