IgM-enriched Immunoglobulins

Preferred Label : IgM-enriched Immunoglobulins;

NCIt synonyms : ivIgGMA; Immunoglobulin M-enriched Immunoglobulins; Immunoglobulin GMA; IgM-enriched Immunoglobulin;

NCIt definition : An immunoglobulin preparation consisting of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA), supplemented with immunoglobulin M (IgM), with potential antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties. Upon intravenous administration, IgM-enriched immunoglobulins may increase the elimination of infectious pathogens in comparison to immunoglobulin regimens lacking IgM. IgM is the major immunoglobulin secreted during the primary immune response and plays a significant role in compliment activation and in the neutralization of bacterial endo- and exotoxins.;

Drug name : Pentaglobin;

Details

Origin ID

C156171;

UMLS CUI

C4744620;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]

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