Glutamic acid

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Glutamic acid
TermGlutamic acid
Short definitionglufosfamide (GLOO-FOS-fuh-mide) An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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glutamic acid - (pronounced) (gloo-TA-mik A-sid) One of twenty amino acids (molecules that combine to form proteins). Glutamic acid can help nerve cells send and receive information from other cells. It is being studied for its ability to reduce or prevent nerve damage caused by anticancer drugs. Also called L-glutamic acid

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