Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Romidepsina
Romidepsin (ROH-mih-DEP-sin)
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Romidepsin is a type of depsipeptide and histone deacetylase inhibitor. Also called FR901228 and Istodax.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.