Fingolimod - ein neuer Immunmodulator

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Fingolimod - ein neuer Immunmodulator. / Friedrich, F W; Eschenhagen, T.

In: DEUT MED WOCHENSCHR, Vol. 134, No. 42, 01.10.2009, p. 2127-31.

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title = "Fingolimod - ein neuer Immunmodulator",
abstract = "Fingolimod is a derivative of the naturally occurring immunosuppressive substance myriocin, with structural similarity to sphingosine, a ubiquitous sphingolipid. It acts as an immunomodulator interfering with the egress of T and B lymphocytes from secondary lymph organs, which results in lymphopenia. A phase II study in patients with multiple scerosis showed a significant reduction in annual relapse rate and lesions in magnetic resonance imaging with an acceptable rate of side effects. An advantage of fingolimod compared to interferon beta, glatirameracetate and natalizumab is its oral availability. Definitive assessment of the compound has to await the results of trials currently being performed.",
keywords = "Biological Availability, Graft Rejection, Humans, Immunosuppressive Agents, Kidney Transplantation, Multiple Sclerosis, Propylene Glycols, Sphingosine",
author = "Friedrich, {F W} and T Eschenhagen",
note = "Copyright Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart . New York.",
year = "2009",
month = oct,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1055/s-0029-1241903",
language = "Deutsch",
volume = "134",
pages = "2127--31",
journal = "DEUT MED WOCHENSCHR",
issn = "0012-0472",
publisher = "Georg Thieme Verlag KG",
number = "42",

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N2 - Fingolimod is a derivative of the naturally occurring immunosuppressive substance myriocin, with structural similarity to sphingosine, a ubiquitous sphingolipid. It acts as an immunomodulator interfering with the egress of T and B lymphocytes from secondary lymph organs, which results in lymphopenia. A phase II study in patients with multiple scerosis showed a significant reduction in annual relapse rate and lesions in magnetic resonance imaging with an acceptable rate of side effects. An advantage of fingolimod compared to interferon beta, glatirameracetate and natalizumab is its oral availability. Definitive assessment of the compound has to await the results of trials currently being performed.

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KW - Biological Availability

KW - Graft Rejection

KW - Humans

KW - Immunosuppressive Agents

KW - Kidney Transplantation

KW - Multiple Sclerosis

KW - Propylene Glycols

KW - Sphingosine

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