Basic Description:

PTC 299 "PTC 299 - Formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) is important for tumor growth in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). It is known that tumors make a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and there are higher levels of VEGF in the tumors and blood of many patients with NF2." - Wikipedia

NF2 Trial:

• PTC299 for Treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 - www.ClinicalTrials.gov

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