GM-CSF
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| GM-CSF | |
|---|---|
| Term | GM-CSF |
| Short definition | glycosaminoglycan (GLY-koh-suh-MEE-noh-GLY-kan) A type of long, unbranched polysaccharide molecule. Glycosaminoglycans are important structural components of cartilage and are also found in the cornea of the eye |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
GM-CSF - A substance that helps make more white blood cells, particularly granulocytes, macrophages and cells that become platelets. It is a cytokine that is a type of hematopoietic (blood-forming) agent. Also called granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and sargramostim
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