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Cytokine Therpaeutics Flashcards

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IL-2-Application?

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In vitro growth of T cells for T-cell therapies; some anti-tumor applications (RCC; melanoma)

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GM-CSF-Application?

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Growth factor for neutrophils after bone marrow transplantation; neutropenia following chemo

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IFN-gamma; application?

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Chronic granulomatous disease (poor killing of bacteria by neutrophils)

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Erythropoietin- application?

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Anemia (various causes); myelodysplasia (chemotherapy; radiation)

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IFN-alpha/ IFN-beta- what are their applications?

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Broad-spectrum antiviral: hepatitis B, Hepatitis C*; treatment of MS

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