Lenograstim
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Lenograstim is a recombinant
granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
which functions as a immunostimulator
. It is developed by Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) under the brand name Graslopin.
Lenograstim has been investigated as a possible adjunctive treatment for severe sepsis and found to be ineffective.
Recombinant DNA
Recombinant DNA molecules are DNA sequences that result from the use of laboratory methods to bring together genetic material from multiple sources, creating sequences that would not otherwise be found in biological organisms...
granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor is a colony-stimulating factor hormone. G-CSF is also known as colony-stimulating factor 3 ....
which functions as a immunostimulator
Immunostimulator
Immunostimulants, also known as immunostimulators, are substances that stimulate the immune system by inducing activation or increasing activity of any of its components...
. It is developed by Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) under the brand name Graslopin.
Lenograstim has been investigated as a possible adjunctive treatment for severe sepsis and found to be ineffective.