| epoetin alfa | <chemical> A 165-amino acid glycoprotein (approximately 62% protein and 38% carbohydrate by weight) that regulates red blood cell production. Epoetin alfa is produced by chinese hamster ovary cells into which the human erythropoetin gene has been inserted. Pharmacological action: haematinics. (12 Dec 1998) |
|---|
| alfa grass | A plant (Macrochloa tenacissima) of North Africa; also, its fibre, used in paper making. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
|---|