biological response modifier
21oprelvekin — A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s natural response to infection and disease) that stimulates immune response and may reduce toxicity to the gastrointestinal system resulting from cancer therapy. These …
22biotherapy — Treatment to boost or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Also used to lessen certain side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Agents used in biotherapy include monoclonal… …
23immunotherapy — Treatment to boost or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Also used to lessen certain side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Agents used in immunotherapy include monoclonal …
24immunotherapy — n. the prevention or treatment of disease using agents that may modify the immune response. It is a largely experimental approach, studied most widely in the treatment of leukaemias (especially hairy cell leukaemia), melanoma, and hypernephroma.… …
25IL-1-alfa — Interleukin 1 alfa. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s response to infection and disease). IL 1 alfa stimulates the growth and action of immune system cells that fight disease. IL 1 alfa is normally… …
26IL-1-alpha — Interleukin 1 alpha. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s response to infection and disease). IL 1 alpha stimulates the growth and action of immune system cells that fight disease. IL 1 alpha is normally …
27IL-12 — Interleukin 12. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s natural response to disease) that enhances the ability of the immune system to kill tumor cells and may interfere with blood flow to the tumor. These… …
28IL-2 — Interleukin 2. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s natural response to disease) that enhances the ability of the immune system to kill tumor cells and may interfere with blood flow to the tumor. These… …
29IL-3 — Interleukin 3. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s natural response to disease) that enhances the immune system s ability to fight tumor cells. These substances are normally produced by the body. They… …
30IL-4 — Interleukin 4. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body s natural response to disease) that enhances the immune system s ability to fight tumor cells. These substances are normally produced by the body. They… …
