Do T cells produce GM-CSF?

GM-CSF is produced by various cell types including macrophages, mast cells, T cells, fibroblasts and endothelial cells 8, 9, mostly in response to immune activation and cytokines that mediate inflammation.

What cells secrete G-CSF?

Human G-CSF is produced mainly by monocytes and macrophages (2), but is also produced by fibroblasts (3), endothelial cells (4), and bone marrow stromal cells (5).

What is the function of G-CSF?

G-CSF is a type of growth factor that makes the bone marrow produce more white blood cells so it can reduce the risk of infection after some types of cancer treatment. G-CSF also makes some stem cells move from the bone marrow into the blood.

What G-CSF stimulates?

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a blood growth factor (special proteins produced by the body) that stimulates the bone marrow to produce more infection-fighting white blood cells called neutrophils. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor causes cells from the bone marrow to become mature and activated.

What is GM-CSF cytokine?

Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is a cytokine that promotes myeloid cell development and maturation, and dendritic cell differentiation and survival in vitro.

When is G-CSF indicated?

G-CSF (filgrastim) is indicated for the prevention of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy for non-myeloid malignancies. It reduces the duration and severity of post-chemotherapy neutropenia (Fig.

How is G-CSF given?

Filgrastim may be given subcutaneous (the layer between the skin and muscle) injection or infused into a vein (intravenous, IV). Filgrastim is generally given on a daily basis. The number of days you receive filgrastim will be prescribed by your doctor.

When is G-CSF given?

G-CSF is usually started 24 hours or more after your chemotherapy finishes. You usually have it daily. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how many injections you need. Some types of G-CSF stay in the body for longer.