A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor. Also called 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone and 3-AP.
( TRY-uh-peen )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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