Partial Characterization ofaFibroblast-Stimu lating Factor Produced byCloned Murine TLymphocytes
Partial Characterization ofaFibroblast-Stimu lating Factor Produced byCloned Murine TLymphocytes
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克隆鼠T淋巴细胞产生的成纤维细胞刺激因子的部分表征
DOI:
10.1097/00007890-199912150-00027
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发表时间:
1988
期刊:
影响因子:
6.2
通讯作者:
B. Prystowsky
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文献类型:
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作者:
J. Monroe;A. I. Michael;G. Johnson;S. Phillips;B. Prystowsky
Background.In chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD), skin fibrosis, contractures, and an increase in collagen content form the hallmark. We report a successful treatment of a cGvHD patient by topical application of halofuginone, an inhibitor of collagen α1 (I) gene expression.Methods.Halofuginone-containing ointment was applied daily on the left side of the neck and shoulder of a cGvHD patient. Collagen α1 (I) gene expression and collagen content in skin biopsy specimens were evaluated by in situ hybridization and sirius red staining, respectively.Results.After 3 and 6 months, a marked reduction in skin collagen synthesis was observed, accompanied with increase neck rotation on the treated side. After cessation of treatment, the sclerosis, skin tightness, and collagen α1 (I) gene expression returned to baseline level. No adverse effects were observed, and no plasma levels of halofuginone could be detected.Conclusions.Halofuginone may provide a promising novel and safe therapy for cGvHD patients.Chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD*) is a major complication occurring in patients after allogeneic bone marrow transplants (BMT), it resembles connective tissue-autoimmune-like immunologic disorder, characterized by lichenoid or sclerodermoid lesions of the skin (1). Skin fibrosis, contractures, and an increase in collagen content form the hallmark of the disease (2). Current treatment involves immunosuppressive agents, including methylprednisolone, cyclosporine, and azathioprine, thalidomide, total lymph node irradiation, and recently, with limited success, clofazimine.
影响因子:
6.4
作者:
Linette,GP;Lammie,PJ;Phillips,SM
通讯作者:
Phillips,SM
DOI:
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发表时间:
1986
期刊:
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)
影响因子:
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作者:
DeClerck,Y;Draper,V;Parkman,R
通讯作者:
Parkman,R
影响因子:
2.6
作者:
Prystowsky,MB;Ely,JM;Naujokas,MF;Goldwasser,E;Fitch,FW
通讯作者:
Fitch,FW