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immunosuppressiveAny drug that suppresses the body's normal immune responses to infection or foreign tissue. It is used in the treatment of autoimmune disease (see autoimmunity); as part of chemotherapy for leukaemias, lymphomas, and other cancers; and to help prevent rejection following organ transplantation. Immunosuppressed patients are at greatly increased risk of infection. |
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| The discovery and early development of this novel immunosuppressive drug is another exciting chapter in the history of our company", stated Dr. Other immunosuppressive drugs used occasionally for MS include azathioprine, ACTH, and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), and now more commonly, interferons. But instead of using an immunosuppressive drug, which can eventually leave patients vulnerable to infections and cancer, the investigators will try to prevent rejection of the cells by treating them first with antibody fragments. |
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