Antithymocyte globulin

Introduction: Antithymocyte globulin

Description of Antithymocyte globulin

Antithymocyte globulin: A purified gamma immunoglobulin with immunosuppressive properties. Obtained from rabbits that have been immunized with human thymocytes, antithymocyte globulin specifically recognizes and destroys T lymphocytes. Although the exact mechanism of action is not completely understood, it appears to involve T lymphocyte clearance from the circulation and modulation of T lymphocyte activity. Administering antithymocyte globulin with chemotherapy prior to stem cell transplantation may reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease. (NCI04)
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Antithymocyte globulin: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Antithymocyte globulin:

• Globulin
• Immunoglobulin
• Immunosuppressive
• Human
• Lymphocytes
• Action
• Lymphocyte
• Clearance
• Circulation (1579 causes)
• Circulation symptoms (1579 causes)

Terms associated with Antithymocyte globulin:

Terms Similar to Antithymocyte globulin:

• Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin
• Antithymoglobulin
• Lymphocyte immune globulin

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External links related to: Antithymocyte globulin

• Atgam Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Lymphocyte immune globulin - RxList Monographs

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