Treatment with imatinib results in reduced IL-4-producing T cells, but increased CD4(+) T cells in the broncho-alveolar lavage of patients with systemic sclerosis. [electronic resource]
- Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) Dec 2011
- 293-303 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1521-7035
10.1016/j.clim.2011.08.010 doi
Adult Antigens, CD--analysis Benzamides Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid--immunology CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes--drug effects Cell Adhesion Molecules--analysis Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic Female Humans Imatinib Mesylate Interleukin-4--immunology Lung--diagnostic imaging Male Middle Aged Pilot Projects Piperazines--therapeutic use Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1--analysis Protein Kinase Inhibitors--therapeutic use Pyrimidines--therapeutic use Radiography Scleroderma, Systemic--diagnostic imaging