| Literature DB >> 2663515 |
S Doi1, O Saiki, T Hara, T Sugita, K Ha-Kawa, T Tanaka, H Hara, S Negoro, H Yabuuchi, S Kishimoto.
Abstract
A patient with ataxia telangiectasia was treated with recombinant interleukin-2 (rIL-2) and the resulting immunological effects evaluated. The patient lacked IL-2 production, and immunoglobulin synthesis was also impaired. Treatment with IL-2 selectively increased serum IgM without any significant side effects. Therapy also restored B-cell function in vitro. IgM production as well as the proliferative response to Staphylococcus aureus strain Cowan I. These results suggest that IL-2 treatment may correct both T-cell and B-cell defects.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2663515 DOI: 10.1007/bf00441517
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pediatr ISSN: 0340-6199 Impact factor: 3.183