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Infliximab

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Infliximab Definition

A recombinant chimeric, mouse-human monoclonal antibody directed against tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), a protein involved in inflammation, cell survival, and apoptosis. Infliximab may be pro- apoptotic or anti-apoptotic, depending on cell type. (NCI04)

Infliximab Synonyms

Infliximab, Avakine, INFLIXIMAB, Remicade, cA2, infliximab

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