Letter G

G-CSF

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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor.

A colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell).

G-CSF is a cytokine that belongs to the family of drugs called hematopoietic (blood-forming) agents.

Also called filgrastim

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