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aviscumine — Definition

Aviskumin / aviscumine
Aviscumine is a recombinant lektin protein derived from ukse otu (Viscum album). It is a biological agent researched due to immunomodulatory and cytotoxic effects in cancer treatment. Connecting to carbohydrate structures on the cell surface, apoptosis induces and stimulates immune system. In clinical trials, especially the tumors are evaluated as adjuvan therapy.
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🇹🇷 Aviskumin
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🇬🇧 aviscumine
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❓ What is Aviskumin?
Aviskumin; aviscumine is a recombinant lektin protein derived from ukse otu (Viscum album). It is a biological agent researched due to immunomodulatory and cytotoxic effects in cancer treatment. Connecting to carbohydrate structures on the cell surface, apoptosis induces and stimulates immune system. In clinical trials, especially the tumors are evaluated as adjuvan therapy.
❓ What is aviscumine in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "aviscumine" is Aviskumin.
❓ Which medical field is Aviskumin related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.