GRANULOCYTE COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR (G-CSFFILG¸ G-CSF)


Meaning of GRANULOCYTE COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR (G-CSFFILG¸ G-CSF) in English

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.

AIDS English Glossary.      Английский словарь СПИДа.