PEG-MGDF
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| PEG-MGDF | |
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| Term | PEG-MGDF |
| Short definition | PEG-MGDF - A form of megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF) made in the laboratory. MGDF comes from the protein thrombopoietin, which is normally made in the body to help make blood platelets. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PEG-MGDF - A form of megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF) made in the laboratory. MGDF comes from the protein thrombopoietin, which is normally made in the body to help make blood platelets. PEG-MGDF is being studied as a way to increase blood platelet counts in patients receiving chemotherapy. Also referred to as PEG-rhMGDF and polyethylene glycosylated recombinant human megakaryocyte growth and development factor
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