Pharmacologic Substance
leridistim
[ leh-rih-dih-stim ]
Definitions related to leridistim:
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A recombinant chimeric dual G-CSF and IL-3 receptor agonist. Leridistim binds with high affinity to both the interleukin-3 (IL-3) and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) receptors, thereby stimulating the production and maturation of neutrophils, platelets, and lymphocytes after chemotherapy. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A substance that is being studied for its ability to stimulate the production of blood cells during chemotherapy. It belongs to the family of drugs called colony-stimulating factors.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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