Mycobacterium tuberculosis arabinomannan Z-100

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-015391",
  "term": "Mycobacterium tuberculosis arabinomannan Z-100",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An extract from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) containing the polysaccharide arabinomannan, with potential immunostimulating activity. Upon administration of M. tuberculosis arabinomannan Z-100, this agent may activate the immune system by increasing the expression of various cytokines, such as interferon-gamma (IFNg) and interleukin-12. This inhibits the activity of suppressor T-cells, increases T helper 1 cell (Th1) activity and may restore the balance between Th1/Th2 cells. Additionally, Z-100 may inhibit metastasis and tumor cell proliferation.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/mycobacterium-tuberculosis-arabinomannan-z-100/"
}