Archivum immunologiae et therapiae experimentalis
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Arch. Immunol. Ther. Exp. (Warsz.) · Apr 2015
Clinical TrialPeptide receptor radionuclide therapy of differentiated thyroid cancer: efficacy and toxicity.
In rare cases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), radioiodine treatment is no longer effective due to cell dedifferentiation. Targeting somatostatin receptors in DTC cells by radiolabelled somatostatin analogues could provide an alternative therapy option. The aim of this study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) in patients with advanced, non-iodine avid DTC. ⋯ Median survival was 21 months from the first course of PRRT. Only minor and transient hematological toxicity was observed in some patients. We conclude that PRRT is generally well-tolerated and may be a valuable option for some patients with radioiodine-refractory DTC.
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Arch. Immunol. Ther. Exp. (Warsz.) · Apr 2015
Plasma kynurenic acid concentration in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: effect of anaesthesia.
Increases in plasma kynurenic acid (KYNA) concentration relate to the severity of inflammation. The aim of this study was to analyse changes in plasma KYNA concentration and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in cardiac surgery patients. Additionally, the effect of anaesthesia was analysed. ⋯ Cardiac surgery caused an increase in NLR. Plasma KYNA increased in the NonSEV group and correlated with NLR. Administration of SEV inhibited the increase in KYNA, most likely due to its anti-inflammatory properties.