Remicade as TNF suppressor in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.
Leuk Lymphoma
; 45(10): 2099-104, 2004 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-15370256
Remicade, a chimeric human-murine monoclonal antibody capable of neutralizing tumor necrosis factor alpha was given to 37 low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) patients in two cohorts; 5 and 10 mg/kg intravenously every 4 weeks for 4 cycles. Median age was 68 years, 33 had primary MDS, 14 had refractory anemia (RA), 14 RA with ringed sideroblasts, 9 RA with excess blasts. Nine patients stopped therapy prior to completing 4 cycles, 3 from cohort 1 and 6 from cohort 2 and response was evaluated using the International Working Group criteria in 28 patients who completed the 4 cycles. Six patients showed disease progression, 14 had stable disease and 8 showed hematologic responses, 3/15 (20%) in cohort 1 and 5/13 (38%) in cohort 2. Two patients had multi-lineage responses, 2 had > 100% increase in absolute neutrophils, 1 had > 1 gm/dl increase in hemoglobin, 1 had reduction in blasts from 7% to 1%, and 2 had minor cytogenetic responses (> 50% reduction in + 8 and 20q-metaphases respectively). We conclude that Remicade may have a variety of activities in low risk MDS patients, is well tolerated with a high patient compliance, and may be considered for combination therapy in the future.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndromes Mielodisplásicos
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Factor de Necrosis Tumoral alfa
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Anticuerpos Monoclonales
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Leuk Lymphoma
Asunto de la revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos