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Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO)

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Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO) plays a crucial role in regulating immune cell function through the kynurenine pathway. It also depletes tryptophan in microenvironments, particularly in tumors, which has led to the development of IDO1 (indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase1) inhibitors for cancer therapy. However, the connections between tryptophan depletion and product supply remain an ongoing challenge in cellular biochemistry and metabolism.
Fiore & Murray 2021 Current Opinion Immunology 70: 7-14

A tumoral immune resistance mechanism based on tryptophan degradation by [indoleamine …