Adenosine triphosphate
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| Adenosine triphosphate | |
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| Term | Adenosine triphosphate |
| Short definition | Adenosine 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. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
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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