title: Transfer factor and possible applications in gynecology.
abstract: Dialyzable transfer factor (TFd) is reviewed against its historical background, preparation methods, physiochemical properties, possible mechanisms of action, pharmacology, and clinical studies, including several areas relating to gynecology. The possible role of TFd as an adjunct in the treatment of cancer is discussed. The discussion centers on gynecologic cancer in several patients who have received TFd. The difficulties and future possibilities for this modality of treatment are considered.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000276:immunology; D007167:Immunotherapy; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D014165:Transfer Factor / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D014165:Transfer Factor