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muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine

Meaning of muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine: A drug being studied in the treatment of young adults with bone cancer that has gotten worse or come back.

Definition of muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine

A drug being studied in the treatment of young adults with bone cancer that has gotten worse or come back. Muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine activates certain types of white blood cells and helps the immune system kill cancer cells. It is a type of immunostimulant. Also called L-MTP-PE, MEPACT, and mifamurtide.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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