New therapeutic approach by sirolimus for enteropathy treatment in patients with LRBA deficiency.
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
; 49(5): 235-239, 2017 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY:
Purpose. To report the successful use of sirolimus for management of enteropathy in four patients with LPS-responsive beige-like anchor protein (LRBA) deficiency. Methods. Case series. Results. sirolimus therapy led to a complete improvement of symptoms including decrease in frequency and severity of diarrhea, as well as patients' weight gain. No signs of abdominal cramps and anorexia were also detected during the follow up period after treatment. Conclusions. sirolimus with its potential efficacy and immunomodulatory properties may be recommended for the treatment of severe enteropathy refractory to conventional therapy in patients with LRBA deficiency.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino
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Sirolimus
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Proteínas Adaptadoras Transductoras de Señales
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Diarrea
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Síndromes de Inmunodeficiencia
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Inmunosupresores
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
Asunto de la revista:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article