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Pyrogens
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Definition
: Substances capable of increasing BODY TEMPERATURE and cause FEVER and may be used for FEVER THERAPY. They may be of microbial origin, often POLYSACCHARIDES, and may contaminate distilled water.
See Also
Endotoxins
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
leukocyte endogenous mediator
;
pyrogenal
;
sodium nucleinate
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
erythrogenic toxin
0
*Bacterial Proteins
*Exotoxins
Cysteine Endopeptidases
Pyrogens
Superantigens.
Pharmacol Ther 1980;11(3):661