How 'Biosimilar'? (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

How 'Biosimilar'?

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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF), a protein consisting of about 175 amino acids (colors), stimulates the bone marrow to produce neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. Filgrastim is the recombinant DNA analog of GCSF. It is used to ward off infection and anemia in cancer patients.

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Protein Data Bank

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