Potential for immune reconstitution through G-CSF treatment of HIV patients.
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چکیده
New treatment strategies for HIV/AIDS are very successful in reducing viral load. However, reconstitution of the immune system takes about one year and may be insufficient or remain incomplete. During this time the patient remains prone to opportunistic infections as a result of the complex immune dysfunction caused by the virus. Recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has diverse immunomodulatory properties which may be beneficial in aiding immune reconstitution.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archivum immunologiae et therapiae experimentalis
دوره 50 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002