Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Myelodysplastic syndrome treated by anti-apoptotic cytokine therapy
Published in Blood Weekly, May 11th, 2006
"TNF-alpha mediated apoptosis of the hematopoietic cells has been thought to contribute to the ineffective hematopoiesis observed in MDS. The combination of pentoxifylline (P) and ciprofloxacin (C) has been shown to reduce the serum levels of TNF-alpha, and an earlier trial of P and C with dexamethasone (D) provided good palliation for patients with MDS," investigators in South Korea reported.
"The purpose of this study is to assess the hematologic response to PCD therapy for patients suffering with MDS," explained M.K. Kim and colleagues, Yeungnam University. "Twenty...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Blood Weekly
Source: Blood Weekly (2006-05-11)
More Articles from Blood Weekly
- Aspergillus Ustus Outbreaks
Aspergillus ustus outbreak occurred among stem cell transplantation recipients - Stem Cell Research
Immortalized endothelial progenitor cells offer a way to study new vessel growth - Tissue Engineering
Bioengineered myocardial tissue grafts may improve damaged heart function - Type 1 Diabetes
Transplantation of islets into diabetic primates results in prolonged blood sugar improvement - Adverse Drug Reaction
Acute liver failure could be caused by imatinib mesylate - Angiology
Researchers from the United States, Scotland and People's Republic of China provide details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology - More from this issue of Blood Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
