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Filgrastim SD/01

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Filgrastim is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) that stimulates the production and release of neutrophils from bone marrow to increase white blood cell counts.

Filgrastim is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) that stimulates the production and release of neutrophils from bone marrow to increase white blood cell counts. Used for Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in cancer patients, Mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for stem cell transplantation.

At a glance

Generic nameFilgrastim SD/01
Also known asG-CSF, Neupogen
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Drug classGranulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)
TargetG-CSF receptor (GCSFR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Filgrastim binds to G-CSF receptors on hematopoietic progenitor cells in the bone marrow, promoting their proliferation, differentiation, and activation. This results in increased neutrophil production and mobilization into peripheral blood, helping to prevent or reduce the severity of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and its associated infections.

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