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biological response modifiers

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biological response modifiers,
n.pl substances such as phytochemicals and fibers that modulate mech-anisms related to the development of disease, such as hormonal changes, immune function, inflammatory activity, oxidative stress, and home-ostasis. Also called
BRMs.


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Originally heralded as major breakthroughs in oncology treatment, the biological response modifiers have not routinely demonstrated clinical efficacy in difficult-to-treat tumors.
The collagen used in BioSTAR[R] also is a platform for timed release of biological response modifiers (genes, cells, proteins and drugs).
 
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