A protein or other compound that stimulates immune defense against disease.
Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infections and other diseases. Also used to lessen certain side effects that may be caused by cancer treatment. Also called immunotherapy, biotherapy, or biological therapy.
A substance that boosts, directs, or restores the body's normal immune (defense) system. An example is interferon. BRM's are produced naturally in the body and can also be manufactured in the laboratory.
BRM. Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infections and other diseases. Also used to lessen side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Also known as biological therapy, immunotherapy, or biotherapy.
(by-o-LAHJ-i-kul) BRM. A substance that can improve the body's natural response to infection and disease.
an immunomodulator; an agent (e.g., cytokine, thymic hormone) that enhances or restores immune function.
A substance used in adjuvant therapy that takes advantage of the bodyâ€(tm)s own natural defense mechanisms to inhibit the growth of a tumor.