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)