asparaginase (Meaning)
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asparaginase (n)
antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia
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antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia
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Asparaginase is an enzyme used in cancer treatment to reduce levels of asparagine, an amino acid necessary for tumor growth.
Medical professionals administer asparaginase as part of chemotherapy regimens for certain types of leukemia.
Asparaginase therapy works by breaking down asparagine in the bloodstream, depriving cancer cells of this essential nutrient.
One potential side effect of asparaginase treatment is the depletion of normal cells' asparagine levels, leading to adverse reactions.
