Trophozoite elimination in a rat model of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia by clinically achievable plasma deferoxamine concentrations

被引:7
作者
Merali, S
Chin, K
Grady, RW
Clarkson, AB
机构
[1] NYU,SCH MED,DEPT MED & MOLEC PARASITOL,NEW YORK,NY 10016
[2] CORNELL UNIV MED COLL,DEPT PEDIAT,NEW YORK,NY 10021
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10.1128/AAC.40.5.1298
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
In a rat model of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, a 3-week infusion of deferoxamine producing concentrations in plasma of greater than or equal to 1.5 mu g ml(-1) eliminated the trophozoite life cycle stage. Since this concentration is well below that routinely achieved in patients treated for iron overload, deferoxamine has promise as a therapy for AIDS-associated P. carinii pneumonia.
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页码:1298 / 1300
页数:3
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