Becaplermin
Becaplermin
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DOI:
10.2165/00063030-199911050-00007
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发表时间:
1999-05-01
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影响因子:
6.8
通讯作者:
Noble, S
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作者:
Balfour, JAB;Noble, S
Becaplermin is a recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor B-chain homodimer (rh-PDGF-BB) for topical treatment of full-thickness diabetic neuropathic ulcers and pressure ulcers.rh-PDGF-BB promotes wound healing, probably increasing granulation tissue formation via migration and proliferation pf cells, with subsequent extracellular matrix deposition. Accelerated healing has been demonstrated in healthy and healing-impaired animals and in patients with lower extremity diabetic neuropathic ulcers and pressure ulcers.Pharmacokinetic studies in humans have shown that systemic absorption of becaplermin after topical administration to ulcers is minimal.A clinical trial in patients with stage III or IV diabetic neuropathic ulcers of the lower extremities which had adequate perfusion showed that becaplermin 100 mu g/g applied once daily in conjunction with a programme of good wound care significantly increased the proportion of patients with complete healing of the ulcer and reduced the time to complete healing compared with placebo or good wound care alone. Becaplermin was also superior to placebo in patients with pressure sores.Becaplermin was well tolerated in clinical trials and the rate of discontinuation because of adverse events was similar to that among placebo:recipients. Rash, which occurred in 2% of becaplermin and 2% of placebo recipients, may be attributable to the vehicle used.