Biologic
Biologic
Biologic (pronounced: /baɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/), also known as a biopharmaceutical, is a product that is produced from living organisms or contain components of living organisms. Biologics include recombinant proteins, tissues, genes, allergens, cells, blood components, vaccines, and living organisms used in cell therapy. These products are isolated from natural sources—human, animal, or microorganism.
Etymology
The term "biologic" is derived from the word "biological", which is from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life" and the suffix "-logic" from the Greek "logos" meaning "study of".
Related Terms
- Biopharmaceutical: A biologic that is manufactured in, extracted from, or semi synthesized from biological sources.
- Cell therapy: Treatment in which cellular material is injected, grafted or implanted into a patient.
- Gene therapy: An experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Recombinant proteins: Proteins that are produced by recombinant DNA technology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biologic
- Wikipedia's article - Biologic
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