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pirfenidonenoun
An experimental drug for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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Pirfenidone
An orally active synthetic antifibrotic agent structurally similar to pyridine 2,4-dicarboxylate. Pirfenidone inhibits fibroblast, epidermal, platelet-derived, and transforming beta-1 growth factors, thereby slowing tumor cell proliferation. This agent also inhibits DNA synthesis and the production of mRNA for collagen types I and III, resulting in a reduction in radiation-induced fibrosis. (NCI04)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pirfenidone in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pirfenidone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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