Platelet-Derived Growth Factor as a Therapeutic Target for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

Some systemic rheumatic diseases and disorders, especially fibrotic and vascular disorders, are often refractory to corticosteroid therapy. Recently, ever accumulating evidence suggests that platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is involved in those refractory diseases. Imatinib mesylate inhibits th...

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Main Authors: Hideto Kameda, Miyuki Suzuki, Tsutomu Takeuchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AboutScience Srl 2007-01-01
Series:Drug Target Insights
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Online Access:http://la-press.com/article.php?article_id=451