antilymphocyte globulin

antilymphocyte globulin
an·ti·lym·pho·cyte globulin -.lim(p)-fə-.sīt- n serum globulin containing antibodies against lymphocytes that is used similarly to antilymphocyte serum

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(ALG) the gamma globulin fraction of antilymphocyte serum (q.v.), used as an immunosuppressant in organ transplantation. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with antithymocyte globulin.

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