Effects of Tranilast on the Urinary Excretion of Kynurenic and Quinolinic Acid under Conditions of L Tryptophan Loading
The pathogenesis of morphea and other cutaneous sclerosing disorders remain poorly understood. Although they are considered to be autoimmune disorders, abnormal tryptophan metabolism may be involved. Current therapy is directed to supressing the autoimmune response. Demonstration of a therapeutic re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Tryptophan Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/IJTR.S12797 |