Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse)
- Generic Name
- Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse)
- Brand Names
- Atgam
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
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- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 475247QF1Z
- Background
Equine anti-thymocyte globulin is composed of purified gamma globulin containing primarily IgG against human thymus lymphocytes. It is formed by inoculating a horse with an antigen (human thymoyctes) which then induces the horse immune system's B-lymphocytes to produce IgG immunoglobulins specific for that antigen. The result is polyclonal IgG that is then p...
- Indication
For prevention of renal transplant rejection and for the treatment of aplastic anemia.
- Associated Conditions
- Graft-versus-host Disease (GVHD), Heart Transplant Rejection, Kidney Transplant Rejection, Lung Transplant Rejection, Moderate Aplastic Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA)
- Associated Therapies
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