NCIt definition : A benzopyran with potential antineoplastic activity. CC-8490 acts as a selective estrogen
receptor modulator (SERM), inhibiting the proliferation of estrogen-sensitive breast
cancer cells. This agent also inhibits growth and induces apoptosis of glioblastoma
cells via a mechanism independent of estrogen receptor-related mechanisms. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of brain cancer. It
belongs to the family of drugs called benzopyrans.;