Adenosine triphosphate

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Adenosine triphosphate
TermAdenosine triphosphate
Short definitionAdenosine triphosphate (uh-DEH-nuh-seen try-FOS-fayt) A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in the production of RNA. Laboratory-made adenosine triphosphate is being studied in patients with advanced solid tumors to see if it can reduce weight loss and improve muscle strength. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Adenosine triphosphate - (pronounced) (uh-DEH-nuh-seen try-FOS-fayt) A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in the production of RNA. Laboratory-made adenosine triphosphate is being studied in patients with advanced solid tumors to see if it can reduce weight loss and improve muscle strength. Also called ATP

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