1-methyl-d-tryptophan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000034",
  "term": "1-methyl-d-tryptophan",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance being studied in the treatment of melanoma and many other types of cancer. 1-methyl-d-tryptophan blocks the breakdown of the amino acid tryptophan, which is needed for T cells (a type of immune system cell) to kill tumor cells. Giving 1-methyl-d-tryptophan to patients who have received chemotherapy for cancer may help kill more tumor cells. It is a type of enzyme inhibitor and immunosuppressant. Also called D-1MT.",
  "synonyms": [
    "D-1MT"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/1-methyl-d-tryptophan/"
}