Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer · 2014 · 34 citations · 0 references
MedicineOncologyPrecision OncologyCancer ImmunotherapyIndoleamine 2, 3-Dioxygenase Pathway
Meeting abstracts Clinical Trial Registration Number: [NCT02048709][1] The enzyme Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1) catalyzes the cleavage of L-tryptophan, resulting in the production of kynurenine. Tryptophan depletion and kynurenine metabolites enhance the number and function of Tregs (