| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Immunosuppressive agents | Immunosuppressive agents are a class of drugs which act to suppress the normal activity of the immune system. They are frequently used to prevent rejection of organs after organ transplant and also in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Examples include azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, Prednisone, infliximab (Remicade), and tetracycline. (references) | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressive Agents | Health | Collective grouping for substances used to arrest the proliferation of malignant cells and those that suppress the immune response. (references) | |
| Immunosuppressive Agents | Health | Agents that suppress immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of suppressor T-cell populations or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. While immunosuppression has been brought about in the past primarily to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, new applications involving mediation of the effects of interleukins and other cytokines are emerging. (references) | |
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