Sentences with phrase «white cell growth»

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Amgen said that sales of its lead drug Neulasta, which stimulates the growth of white blood cells, grew only 2 percent to $ 1.210 billion.

The researchers found evidence that these proteins promote the growth of Francisella within macrophages, white blood cells that usually ingest and digest pathogens.

IL - 15 is a growth factor for certain kinds of white blood cells including natural killer cells and T cells.

What they discovered was that an inflammatory factor known as TGF - beta (transforming growth factor - beta) can give cancer cells properties of immune cells by supplying the surface of the cancer cell with a receptor that normally only exists on the white blood cells that travel through the lymphatic system.

A blood cancer characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells, AML is typically treated with chemotherapy, in some cases followed by a stem cell transplant.

They hit upon a small organic compound called SB 247464 that stimulated the growth of mouse white blood cells in culture and in living mice.

The MIT team estimated that if there were a way to detect when patients» white cell counts went below the threshold level, so they could be treated with prophylactic antibiotics and drugs that promote white blood cell growth, about half of the 110,000 infections that occur in chemotherapy patients in the United States every year could be prevented.

Sargramostim is a form of GM - CSF (granulocyte - macrophage colony - stimulating factor), a natural protein that spurs the growth of white blood cells in the immune system.

Known as Abl, it is one of a family of enzymes that usually help guide normal cell growth, but a mutation of it drives white blood cells to divide incessantly.

The AIDS virus alters the growth and function of T4 lymphocytes, a class of white blood cells that is crucial to the immune system.

Karin's team also suppressed IKKß in myeloid cells, a type of white blood cell that can promote tumor growth.

In order to learn more about this process, Alexander Skupin and his team treated blood stem cells from mice with growth hormones and then watched closely how these progenitor cells behaved during their differentiation into white or red blood cells.

In the new study, a team led by biochemist Björn Ingelsson and immunochemist Anders Rosén of Linköping University in Sweden investigated whether NETs might also spur the growth of cancerous white blood cells in one type of leukemia — something scientists had previously hypothesized.

Doctors at the Government Medical College in Latur, India were intrigued when they identified the hard white growth as a rare case of spindle cell carcinoma.

Joseph Poole, M.D., Ph.D., of the Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, and colleagues studied whether therapy with granulocyte - macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM - CSF), an agent that functions as a white blood cell growth factor, would improve walking performance in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (a form of vascular disease in which there is partial or total blockage of an artery, usually one leading to a leg or arm).

(G - CSF, Neupogen) A man - made version of a naturally occurring substance in the body that promotes white blood cell growth in the bone marrow.

Stem Cells have also been shown to be present in the human ovary, so it is quite possible that they can be transformed into eggs by Growth Factors contained in the individuals» own white blood cells and platelets which have been injected into the oCells have also been shown to be present in the human ovary, so it is quite possible that they can be transformed into eggs by Growth Factors contained in the individuals» own white blood cells and platelets which have been injected into the ocells and platelets which have been injected into the ovary.

Shwachman - Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare, inherited bone marrow failure, characterized by a low number of white blood cells, poor growth due to difficulty absorbing food and, in some cases, skeletal abnormalities.

Growth factor therapy with granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G - CSF)-- to stimulate the bone marrow to make more white blood cells

Many women are «triple negative» No one yet knows precisely why, but African - American women are roughly twice as likely as white women to have triple - negative breast cancer — so called because tumor cells in this particularly aggressive form of the disease test negative for estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER - 2).

Garlic Why it matters: «Garlic promotes the growth of white blood cells, the body's natural germ fighters,» says Holmes.

A condition called leukoplakia can produce white patches on your tongue caused by uncontrolled growth of cells in your mouth.

Get help for the breast feeding problems you may be facing so that your baby can have the perfect blend of proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals for ideal growth and development, as well as antibodies and white blood cells that protect the baby against infection.

He also observed that dietary protein stimulated tumor growth, but that when restricted for a short period (6 - 12 weeks), the immune profile changed and the white T - cell count improved.

Further, white tea may be able to prevent the growth of new fat cells.

Copper is required for hemoglobin production in red blood cells, production and function of white blood cells, the absorption, transport and use of iron, energy metabolism, the development, growth and maintenance of bone and connective tissue, the formation and maintenance of myelin sheath (outer surface of nerve fibers), adrenal hormone production, thyroid hormone production, muscle tone, immunity, reproduction, tissue repair, pigmentation of hair and skin, and proper growth and development of infants and children.

Enhanced fat burning through green and white tea - brown fat cells play key role 13.07.2017 Two cups of green tea daily results in more brown fat 25.04.2017 Animal study: half cup of green tea daily is life extending 15.04.2017 Speed up interval - training fat loss with supplement containing caffeine and green tea 19.01.2016 Green tea boosts fat burning after interval training 30.10.2015 Chin - Shin Oolong Tea contains growth hormone booster 02.10.2015 Green tea healthier and more effective on empty stomach 01.09.2015 EGCG speeds up muscle recovery after period of inactivity 19.05.2015 Green tea inhibits breakdown of fast muscle fibres during long - term inactivity 18.05.2015 Five cups of green tea daily rejuvenates skin 10.09.2014 Quercetin boosts inhibitory effect of green tea for prostate cancer 27.01.2014 Slimming supplement containing ECGC, resveratrol and Grape Seed Extract shown to work in human study 12.01.2014 Tea protects prostate against testosterone 10.12.2013 Green tea speeds up muscle recovery after heavy training 11.11.2013 EGCG protects liver and kidneys, and extends life expectancy 04.08.2013 EGCG and caffeine supplement keeps the cold out 26.02.2013 N - oleyl - phosphatidyl - ethanolamine & EGCG combo makes weight - loss diet easier 03.02.2013 Green tea has a slightly anabolic effect on strength athletes 14.01.2013 Cup of green tea with a meal makes it easier to eat less 18.12.2012 Green tea keeps athletes fit as the years go by 24.10.2012 Mushrooms, green tea reduce chance of breast cancer by factor of 10 13.10.2012 Combination of strength training and green tea gives elderly more muscle mass 12.10.2012 One cup of green tea burns five grams of fat 02.09.2012 Tiny amount of caffeine can burn fat — when combined with tea phenols 27.08.2012 Tea for temporary T boost 24.04.2012 Grow old healthily with green tea 11.03.2012 Tea drinkers have stronger bones 25.02.2012 Lose weight with Pu - Erh tea 17.08.2011 Tea supplement boosts T levels in animal study 30.10.2010 Almost no green tea in green tea sodas 13.10.2010 Drink green tea instead of water — and live longer 24.05.2010 Green tea stackers don't work without exercise 13.05.2010 Metastudy: slimming supplements with green tea do work 27.03.2010 Black tea reduces muscle soreness after training 20.03.2010 Cold brewed white tea contains most antioxidants 04.01.2010 Cup of tea inhibits uptake of mercury from fish 04.12.2009 Polyphenols in juice and tea clear bacteria from your teeth 22.10.2009 Drink three cups of tea a day and add five years to your life 11.09.2009 Bad breath from proteins?

Vitamin C plays a vital role by supporting immune function, helping white blood cells function normally, and it also promotes cartilage growth and tissue repair.

Platelets signal the white blood cells to help clean up the inflammation and release growth factors.

Leukemia is a progressive, malignant disease that involves out - of - control growth of white blood cells (leukocytes) in a dog's blood and bone marrow.

The sacred tree grows on the white coral sands of the South Pacific Islands where its roots draw sustenance from mineral and nutrient - rich seawater, and is scientifically proven to stimulate the healing process by promoting growth of new skin cells.

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a man - made prescription drug form of a protein that is used to stimulate the growth of white blood cells in your body, and is primarily prescribed to prevent neutropenia in those who are receiving chemotherapy.