Meaning of AMD 3100: A drug used before autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or multiple myeloma.

Definition of AMD 3100

A drug used before autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or multiple myeloma. AMD 3100 is given together with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to help move stem cells from the bone marrow to the blood. The stem cells can then be collected, stored, and given back to the patient. AMD 3100 is a type of chemokine receptor antagonist. Also called Mozobil and plerixafor.

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