Meaning Antithymocyte globulin
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Antithymocyte globulin


An immunosuppressive agent that selectively destroys T lymphocytes. Antithymocyte globulin is the gamma globulin fraction of antiserum from animals that have been immunized against human thymocytes. It is a polyclonal antibody. The uses of this drug include the prevention and treatment of transplant rejection, aplastic anemia, and other conditions [..]
Source: medicinenet.com

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Antithymocyte globulin


Serum from blood that contains antibodies that bind to human T cells. Antithymocyte globulin is given to a patient before a stem cell transplant to kill T cells and lower the risk of graft-versus-host [..]
Source: cancer.gov

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Antithymocyte globulin


A protein used to reduce the risk of or to treat graft-versus-host disease.
Source: dana-farber.org

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Antithymocyte globulin


A substance that increases immune responses.
Source: lymphoma.org





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