Hepatic veno-occlusive disease associated with toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal preparations.
Neth J Med
; 68(6): 252-60, 2010 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-20558855
ABSTRACT
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is frequently linked to stem cell transplantation (SCT), mainly related to the conditioning regime, and contributes to considerable morbidity and mortality. However, pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA)-induced VOD has long been overlooked. The pathogenesis of VOD remains poorly understood; studies suggest that endothelial cell injury, cytokines and haemostatic derangement are all involved in the pathogenesis of VOD. Until recently, treatment options have been limited and no uniformly effective therapy has been established. Thus, treatment is largely supportive and symptomatic. Ongoing work, including development of new animal models and clinical studies, is needed to help us fully understand the pathogenesis of VOD and enable us to devise effective solutions. Furthermore, it is strongly advised that supervisory measures be taken to standardise the use of herbal medication.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Alcaloides de Pirrolizidina
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Hepatopatia Veno-Oclusiva
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Preparações de Plantas
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Fitoterapia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neth J Med
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China