Immune system modulator
| Immune system modulator | |
|---|---|
| Term | Immune system modulator |
| Short definition | immune system modulator (ih-MYOON SIS-tem MAH-juh-lay-ter) A substance that stimulates or suppresses the immune system and may help the body fight cancer, infection, or other diseases fight. Specific modulators of the immune system, such as monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, and vaccines, affect specific parts of the immune system. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
immune system modulator - (pronounced) (ih-MYOON SIS-tem MAH-juh-lay-ter) A substance that stimulates or suppresses the immune system and may help the body fight cancer, infection, or other diseases fight. Specific modulators of the immune system, such as monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, and vaccines, affect specific parts of the immune system. Non-specific immune system modulators such as BCG and levamisole affect the immune system in general. Also called an immunomodulating agent
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