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  • noun A cicatrizant, available as a topical gel.

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  • Benefit-risk review for Regranex started The CHMP started a review of the benefits and risks of Regranex (becaplermin), from Janssen-Cilag International, because of concerns over its efficacy and safety, particularly relating to a possible risk of cancer.

    Forbes.com: News 2009

  • REGRANEX (R) (becaplermin) Gel 0. 01% - a gel containing recombinant human platelet derived growth factor; the first and only growth factor approved for clinical use in the U.S. and Europe to heal and close lower extremity diabetic neuropathic ulcers.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • A current ethical problem is that dis - patients with diabetes (gel becaplermin, Regranex; eases that plague tropical countries and the devel - Ortho-McNeil/Chiron, Inc.).

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows martins0105 2009

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