Novel targeted therapies for eosinophilic disorders.
J Allergy Clin Immunol
; 130(3): 563-71, 2012 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22935585
ABSTRACT
Hypereosinophilic syndromes (HESs) are a diverse group of conditions characterized by clinical manifestations attributable to eosinophilia and eosinophilic infiltration of tissues. HESs are chronic disorders with significant morbidity and mortality. Although the availability of targeted chemotherapeutic agents, including imatinib, has improved quality of life and survival in some patients with HESs, additional agents with increased efficacy and decreased toxicity are sorely needed. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of eosinophil biology with an emphasis on potential targets of pharmacotherapy and to provide a summary of potential eosinophil-targeting agents, including those in development, in clinical trials, or approved for other disorders.
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Assunto principal:
Síndrome Hipereosinofílica
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Eosinófilos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article