A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells. … [Read more...]
M
macular degeneration
A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the center of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye). This … [Read more...]
mafosfamide
A synthetic oxazaphosphorine derivative with antineoplastic properties. Mafosfamide alkylates DNA, forming DNA cross-links and inhibiting DNA synthesis. … [Read more...]
MAGE-10.A2
A synthetic nonapeptide derived from a melanoma-associated antigen. Vaccination with MAGE-10.A2 may stimulate a host cytotoxic T-cell response against tumor … [Read more...]
MAGE-3 antigen
A protein found in many types of tumors but not in most normal tissues. Vaccines using pieces of the MAGE-3 protein are being studied for their ability to boost … [Read more...]
MAGE-A1, Her-2/neu, FBP peptides ovarian cancer vaccine
A cancer vaccine containing multiple synthetic antigen peptides derived from MAGE-A1, Her-2/neu, and folate binding protein (FBP) with potential … [Read more...]
MAGE-A1, MAGE-A3, NY-ESO-1 peptides vaccine
A cancer vaccine comprised of synthetic peptides derived from human melanoma antigen A1 (MAGE-A1), human melanoma antigen A3 (MAGE-A3) and cancer-testis antigen … [Read more...]
MAGE-A3 / HPV 16 peptide vaccine
A multi-epitope "Trojan antigen" ("TA") construct vaccine consisting of human melanoma antigen A3 (MAGE-A3) and human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 peptide epitopes … [Read more...]
magnesium
In medicine, a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. … [Read more...]
magnesium citrate
The citrate salt of the element magnesium with cathartic activity. The cathartic action of magnesium cations appears to result, in part, from osmotically … [Read more...]