| Literature DB >> 9045945 |
H Ito1, A Yagita, M Fujitsuka, Y Atomi, I Tatekawa.
Abstract
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production in B10 mice exhibiting H-2 gene heterogeneity and in C3H/He mice differing in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) responsiveness was investigated following stimulation with OK-432. TNF-producing capacity in these mice was H-2-restricted, while their LPS responsiveness was independent of the gene. TNF production in humans was found to be HLA-B antigen-restricted. An investigation was then made of the effect of endogenous TNF induction with OK-432 on the survival rate of colorectal cancer patients. Patients in the TNF-producing group showed a trend toward having a better prognosis as compared to those in the TNF-nonproducing group. Cancer therapy formulated with consideration of host responsiveness to OK-432 may afford greater therapeutic benefit and may prolong survival.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 9045945 PMCID: PMC5921006 DOI: 10.1111/j.1349-7006.1996.tb03126.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Jpn J Cancer Res ISSN: 0910-5050