Evaluation of thalidomide for treatment or prevention of chronic graft-versus-host disease

Leuk Lymphoma. 2003 Jul;44(7):1141-6. doi: 10.1080/1042819031000079096.

Abstract

During the past 5 years, better understanding of immunomodulatory and anti-angiogenesis properties of thalidomide has increased interest in the use of this agent for a wider variety of clinical applications. This article reviews the clinical evaluation of thalidomide for treatment or prevention of chronic graft-versus-host-disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Graft vs Host Disease / drug therapy*
  • Graft vs Host Disease / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Thalidomide / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Thalidomide