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Medicines rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulinQuestion & answer

rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin · Medicine question

Is rabbit anti-human thymocyte immunoglobulin chemotherapy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is a biological polyclonal antibody treatment that suppresses the immune system, mainly by depleting T lymphocytes.

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