antilymphocyte serum
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antilymphocyte serum
(¦an·tē′lim·fə′sīt ′sir·əm)
(immunology) An immunosuppressive agent effective in prolonging the lives of homografts in experimental animals by reducing the circulating lymphocytes.
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an·ti·lym·pho·cyte serum
(ăn'tē-lĭm'fə-sīt', ăn'tī-)
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(Abbr. ALS) The globulin fraction of serum from a horse or another animal, usually used in conjunction with other immunosuppressive agents to suppress rejection of grafts or organ transplants.
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antilymphocyte serum
Antiserum containing antibodies specific for lymphocyte surface antigens that may be used to suppress delayed type hypersensitivity, particularly graft rejection, responses without affecting humoral immune response; abbreviated ALS. Used in organ transplantation, usually in combination with immunosuppressive drugs. Prepared by hyperimmunizing an animal, e.g. horse, with foreign, e.g. human, lymphocytes. See also antilymphocyte globulin.
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