Gallium Nitrate

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Gallium Nitrate Definition

A hydrated nitrate salt of the group IIIa element gallium with potential use in the treatment of malignancy-associated hypercalcemia. Gallium nitrate localizes preferentially to areas of bone resorption and remodeling and inhibits osteoclast-mediated resorption by enhancing hydroxyapatite crystallization and reduction of bone mineral solubility. This agent also increases calcium and phosphorous deposition into bone and may increase collagen synthesis. (NCI04)

Gallium Nitrate Synonyms

Gallium Nitrate, GALLIUM NITRATE, GaN, Gallium nitrate, Ganite, WR-135675, gallium nitrate

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