filgrastim

filgrastim
A colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). It is a cytokine that is a type of hematopoietic (blood-forming) agent. Also called granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and G-CSF.

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  • Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor — Not to be confused with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor. Colony stimulating factor 3 (granulocyte) Crystal structure of 3 molecules of human G CSF. From PDB …   Wikipedia

  • G-CSF — Granulocyte colony stimulating factor Bändermodell des G CSF Trimer nach …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • Pegfilgrastim — Systematic (IUPAC) name N (3 Hydroxypropyl)Methionylcolony stimulating Factor (human), 1 Ether with .Alpha. Methyl .Omega. Hydroxypoly(Oxyethylene) Clinical data Trade names Neulasta AHFS/Drugs.com …   Wikipedia

  • Intas Biopharmaceuticals — Infobox Company company name = Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. company company type = Public Limited foundation = 2006 location = Ahmedabad, India key people = Dr. Urmish Chudgar,MD industry = Biotechnology products = Neukine: GCSF/Filgrastim,… …   Wikipedia

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