Indoximod

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Indoximod

Indoximod (pronounced in-dox-i-mod) is a pharmaceutical drug that is used in the treatment of various types of cancer. It is an inhibitor of the enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), which is involved in the immune response to cancer cells.

Etymology

The term "Indoximod" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is "1-methyl-D-tryptophan". The "Indo" part of the name comes from "indole", a component of the chemical structure of the drug, and "ximod" is a suffix often used in the names of drugs that modulate the activity of a specific enzyme or receptor.

Usage

Indoximod is used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to treat certain types of cancer, including melanoma, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. It works by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme IDO, which is often overexpressed in cancer cells and allows them to evade the immune system.

Related Terms

  • Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO): An enzyme that is involved in the breakdown of the amino acid tryptophan. It is often overexpressed in cancer cells and is the target of indoximod.
  • Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
  • Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that begins in the cells that produce the pigment melanin.
  • Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
  • Prostate cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

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