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colony-stimulating factor

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colony-stimulating factor (CSF),
a growth factor that allows cells to pass a restriction point in their reproductive cycle. It is no longer needed after cells have entered the DNA synthesis phase.


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Molecular regulation of granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor in human lung epithelial cells by interleukin (IL)-1[beta], IL-4, and IL-13 involves both transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms.
This hypothesis is supported by data from an observational, uncontrolled study showing improved survival with use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in melioidosis septic shock (32).
Aggressive management of their sinonasal fungal disease consisted of surgical debridement and systemic amphotericin B for all patients, and treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for two patients.
 
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