Colony-Stimulating Factors

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Also known as:  CSFs

 

Description

Colony-Stimulating Factors are a group of Cytokines that are also members of the class of Growth Factors known as Blood Cell Growth Factors.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Colony-Stimulating Factors

Proteins

 Splenopentin (a Pentapeptide formed in the Spleen and also a component of Spleen Extracts) enhances the function of Colony-Stimulating Factors (CSFs).

 

Therapeutic Use of Exogenous Colony-Stimulating Factors

Cardiovascular System

 Exogenous Colony-Stimulating Factors are used for the treatment of Aplastic Anemia.  The rationale for their use is that CSFs stimulate the production of Blood Cells.

 

Types of Colony-Stimulating Factors

 Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor

 Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor

 Monocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor

 

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