biochemical modulation


biochemical modulation

term describing the modulation (either enhancement of activity or reduction of toxicity) of a chemotherapeutic agent by another agent, which may or may not have antineoplastic activity of its own.

bi·o·chem·i·cal mod·u·la·tion

(bī'ō-kem'i-kăl mod-yū-lā'shŭn) Modification (either enhancement of activity or reduction of toxicity) of a chemotherapeutic agent by another agent, which may or may not have antineoplastic activity of its own.