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This follow-up study of a randomized, prospective trial included 192 patients with newly diagnosed severe aplastic anemia receiving antithymoglobulin and cyclosporine, with or without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF).
André Tichelli +17 more
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Nicotinamide Attenuates Complement and Coagulation Pathways and Resultant Renal Fibrosis
The coagulation and complement cascades were elevated in the pathogenesis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may contribute to both kidney injury and cardiovascular risk. These excessive signals and the associated innate immune responses were suppressed by the NAD+ precursor nicotinamide (NAM).
Saori Kin +6 more
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Unusual Etiology of Budd‐Chiari Syndrome in an Adolescent: A Case of Combined Thrombophilic Disorder
ABSTRACT Budd‐Chiari syndrome (BCS) is an uncommon but potentially life‐threatening hepatic vascular disorder resulting from obstruction of the hepatic venous outflow. While it predominantly affects adults, pediatric and adolescent presentations are rare, particularly those associated with inherited thrombophilia.
Santosh Sah +5 more
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in children
Autoimmune hemolytic anaemia (AIHA) is an uncommon cause of antibody-induced hemolytic anemia in children. It is divided into three categories: warm AIHA, cold antibody AIHA and paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The diagnostic work-up typically begins with
Dinesh Chandra +3 more
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Induction of Prostaglandin Release from Macrophages by Bacterial Endotoxin [PDF]
This review summarizes the role of the monocytic responses to lipopolysaccharide as it relates to periodontal disease severity. Data are presented which illustrate that the levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) secreted by systemic peripheral blood monocytes
Offenbacher, S., Salvi, G. E.
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Massive Intravascular Hemolysis in a Patient Infected by a Clostridium perfringens [PDF]
Clostridium perfringens infection is a very rare cause of massive intravascular hemolysis, but it should always be kept in mind, since only early treatment can rescue patients from an otherwise rapidly fatal outcome.
Harada, Kimiko +5 more
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Background and Objective Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare blood disorder characterized by life-threatening hemolysis and thrombosis. Complement C5 inhibitor therapy improves symptoms and life prognosis; however, it can result in insufficient
Ryan L. Crass +4 more
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Function of Soluble CD14 in Serum from Patients with Septic Shock [PDF]
Soluble CD14 (sCD14) mediates lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activation of epithelial cells in vitro and may thereby be harmful in sepsis.sCD14 function was analyzed in sera from 62 patients with septic shock and compared with data from appropriate controls ...
Landmann, Regine +3 more
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Absence of CD59 in guinea pigs: Analysis of the Cavia porcellus genome suggests the evolution of a CD59 pseudogene [PDF]
CD59 is a membrane-bound regulatory protein that inhibits the assembly of the terminal membrane attack complex (C5b-9) of complement. From its original discovery in humans almost 30 years ago, CD59 has been characterized in a variety of species, from ...
Boshra, Hani +4 more
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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is characterized by episodes of intravascular hemolysis, infections, and thromboembolic complications. Renal abnormalities are rare which occur either due to hemolytic crisis or repeated thrombotic episodes ...
Srikanth Prasad Rao +5 more
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