RATIONAL IMMUNOTHERAPY WITH INTERLEUKIN-2

被引:40
作者
KAPLAN, G [1 ]
COHN, ZA [1 ]
SMITH, KA [1 ]
机构
[1] DARTMOUTH COLL,HITCHCOCK MED CTR,DARTMOUTH MED SCH,DEPT MED,HANOVER,NH 03756
来源
BIO-TECHNOLOGY | 1992年 / 10卷 / 02期
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10.1038/nbt0292-157
中图分类号
Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Interleukin 2 (IL-2), a T lymphocyte product released upon antigen stimulation, has been used for cancer therapy in high doses for more than five years. More recently, its potential as a stimulant of cell-mediated immunitY in infectious diseases, particularly those caused by intracellular microbes, has become appreciated. Drawing on the extensive information available as to the structure, cellular and molecular effects of IL-2, this review focuses on its use in patients with lepromatous leprosy and AIDS in low, physiologic doses. The data indicate that IL-2 is effective in stimulating cell-mediated immunity without systemic toxicity.
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页码:157 / 162
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