Immunologic Factor
virulizin
[ veer-yoo-ly-zin ]
Definitions related to virulizin:
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A natural biological response modifier (BRM) isolated from bovine reticuloendothelial tissue. Viruzlin may enhance cell-mediated immune response to tumor cells by direct macrophage activation. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A substance that activates some types of immune system cells, and is being studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called biological therapy agents.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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