Immunopharmacology Vocabulary Flashcards

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Immunomodulator

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Agents that have the capacity for both positive and negative actions

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Immunostimulant

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Stimulate the immune response (isoprinosine, BCG vaccine, levamisole)

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Immunoadjuvants

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Most effective when used in combination with antigen administration

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Immunosuppressants

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Substances which have the ability to attenuate the immune response

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Biological response modifiers (BRMs)

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CSFs, ILs, interferons, MDP

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Immunopotentiator

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Boosts a failing immune system (IVIG, CMV immunoglobulin)

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