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Activation of the cytokine network by muroctasin as a remedy for leukopenia and thrombopenia.

Abstract
N2-[(N-Acetylmuramoyl)-L-alanyl-D-isoglutaminyl]-N6-stearoyl-L-lysine (MDP-Lys(L18), muroctasin), a derivative of muramyl dipeptide (MDP), is known to promote recovery of peripheral leukocyte and platelet counts by inducing cytokines, especially colony stimulating factor (CSF) in myelosuppression secondary to anticancer therapy. This paper reviews the results of a double-blind comparative study on lung cancer patients, administered either 200 micrograms or 20 micrograms of muroctasin for 6 days post-chemotherapy. It demonstrates the efficacy of muroctasin, at 200 micrograms doses levels only, in promoting early recovery of leukocyte and platelet counts and hence the potential for earlier initiation of chemotherapy cycles. The most common side effect encountered during the study was transient fever.
AuthorsK Furuse, A Sakuma
JournalArzneimittel-Forschung (Arzneimittelforschung) Vol. 39 Issue 8 Pg. 915-7 (Aug 1989) ISSN: 0004-4172 [Print] Germany
PMID2684174 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Chemical References
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Biological Factors
  • Cytokines
  • Acetylmuramyl-Alanyl-Isoglutamine
  • romurtide
Topics
  • Acetylmuramyl-Alanyl-Isoglutamine (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Antineoplastic Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Biological Factors (metabolism)
  • Cytokines
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Humans
  • Leukopenia (chemically induced, drug therapy)
  • Lung Neoplasms (complications, drug therapy)
  • Neutrophils (drug effects, metabolism)
  • Platelet Count
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Thrombocytopenia (chemically induced, drug therapy)

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