ATP
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000791
A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA. ATP made in the laboratory is being studied in patients with advanced solid tumors to see if it can decrease weight loss and improve muscle strength. Also called adenosine triphosphate.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000791 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | adenosine triphosphate |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
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