G-CSF
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. A colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). It is a cytokine that belongs to the family of drugs called hematopoietic (blood-forming) agents. Also called filgrastim. | ||||
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G-CSF Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (g-csffilg¸ g-csf)
a natural hormone that stimulates growth of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell. G-CSF manufactured by genetic engineering (Neupogen) is used to treat or prevent neutropenia associated with the use of certain drugs. Side effects include nausea, rash and bone pain.
a natural hormone that stimulates growth of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell. G-CSF manufactured by genetic engineering (Neupogen) is used to treat or prevent neutropenia associated with the use of certain drugs. Side effects include nausea, rash and bone pain.
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GRANULOCYTE-COLONY STIMULATING FACTOR
A cytokine<!-- (see) --> that stimulates the growth of granulocytes<!-- (see) -->, a type of white blood cell. G-CSF alleviates the neutropenia<!-- (see) --> that is a side effect of certain drugs.
A cytokine<!-- (see) --> that stimulates the growth of granulocytes<!-- (see) -->, a type of white blood cell. G-CSF alleviates the neutropenia<!-- (see) --> that is a side effect of certain drugs.
G-CSF Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF or GCSF) is a hormone. It is a glycoprotein, growth factor or cytokine produced by a number of different tissues to stimulate the bone marrow to produce granulocytes and stem cells. G-CSF then stimulates the bone marrow to pulse them out of the marrow into the blood. It also stimulates the survival, proliferation, differentiation, and function of neutrophil precursors and mature neutrophils.
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