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What Is the Purpose of Administering Filgrastim (Neupogen) to a Patient

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What is the purpose of administering filgrastim (Neupogen) to a patient who is post-bowel resection secondary to cancer?


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CFTR Protein

A protein that functions as a channel transporting chloride ions across cell membranes, mutations of which cause cystic fibrosis.

Genetic Disease

A disorder or condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one or both parents.

Amino Acid

An organic compound containing an amino group (—NH2) and a carboxyl group (—COOH); may be joined by peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain.

Transmembrane Conductance

The movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane through protein channels, influencing cellular processes and homeostasis.

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