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C2496Level 5

Anti-VEGF Monoclonal Antibody

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** A monoclonal antibody directed against human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), a protein that stimulates angiogenesis, and prevents VEGF from binding to its receptors, causing inhibition of angiogenesis. (NCI)

**Synonyms:** - MoAb VEGF - Monoclonal Antibody Anti-VEGF

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