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What is Bestatin 20 mg used for?: Understanding its role in immunotherapy and oncology

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Bestatin, also known as Ubenimex, is a low-molecular-weight dipeptide initially isolated from the bacterium *Streptomyces olivoreticuli* that has been clinically used in Japan and several other countries as an immunomodulatory agent. The medication's 20 mg dosage is primarily explored for its supportive role in oncology, particularly as an adjuvant therapy alongside chemotherapy for certain leukemias and solid tumors.