Definition: Agents that enhance the immune system's response.
Examples:
Applications: Treatment of certain cancers, chronic infections, and immunodeficiencies.
Flu-like symptoms, fatigue, bone pain, increased susceptibility to infections.
Definition: Agents that decrease the immune system's response.
Examples:
Applications: Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Increased risk of infections, slower wound healing, hypertension, diabetes.
Definition: Biological preparations that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against specific pathogens.
Examples:
Applications: Prevention of infectious diseases.
Mild fever, local pain at injection site, allergic reactions (rare).
Definition: Lab-created antibodies designed to bind to specific targets in the body.
Examples:
Applications: Treatment of certain cancers, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions.
Infusion reactions, increased risk of infections, potential for autoimmune effects.