Anti-lymphocyte globulin
Anti-lymphocyte globulin (pronunciation: an-tee-lim-fo-site glo-bu-lin) is a type of immunoglobulin used in the treatment of various immune system disorders.
Etymology
The term "anti-lymphocyte globulin" is derived from the Greek words anti meaning against, lymphocyte referring to a type of white blood cell, and globulin referring to a family of proteins.
Definition
Anti-lymphocyte globulin is a biological therapy that works by reducing the activity of the immune system. It is made from the plasma of rabbits that have been immunized with human lymphocytes. This results in the production of antibodies against human lymphocytes, which are then purified to produce the anti-lymphocyte globulin.
Usage
Anti-lymphocyte globulin is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in patients who have undergone organ transplantation. It is also used in the treatment of aplastic anemia, a condition where the bone marrow does not produce enough new blood cells.
Related Terms
- Immunoglobulin
- Immune system
- Biological therapy
- Lymphocytes
- Acute rejection
- Organ transplantation
- Aplastic anemia
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anti-lymphocyte globulin
- Wikipedia's article - Anti-lymphocyte globulin
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