Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004998",
  "term": "Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cytokine that stimulates the production, differentiation, and function of granulocytes and monocytes/macrophages from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow. This protein enhances the immune system's ability to combat infections and can also influence antigen presentation. It is used clinically to accelerate myeloid recovery after bone marrow transplantation or chemotherapy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytokine",
    "monocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1171 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/granulocyte-macrophage-colony-stimulating-factor/"
}