Y-shape Branched Pegylated Filgrastim

Preferred Label : Y-shape Branched Pegylated Filgrastim;

NCIt synonyms : YPEG-filgrastim; YPEG-rhG-CSF;

NCIt definition : A long-acting, pegylated variant of filgrastim (recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)) with immunomodulating activity. Similar to endogenous G-CSF, this agent binds to and activates specific cell surface receptors, stimulating neutrophil progenitor proliferation and differentiation and selected neutrophil functions. The modification of this version of filgrastim with the addition of a Y-shaped branch of polyethylene glycol at a specific lysine residue (Lys 17) theoretically serves to extend the half-life of the agent.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL426560;

Details

Origin ID

C95026;

UMLS CUI

C2986857;

Semantic type(s)
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Hematopoietic Stem Cell [NCIt concept]
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- GM-CSF Receptor [NCIt concept]
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- Cytokine Receptor Activation [NCIt concept]
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- Positive Regulation of Cell Differentiation [NCIt concept]
- Receptor Activation Process [NCIt concept]
- Stimulation of Cell Proliferation [NCIt concept]
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- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]

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