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Review
. 2013 Aug;54(8):1591-601.
doi: 10.3109/10428194.2012.762978. Epub 2013 Jan 24.

Pharmacologic prophylaxis regimens for acute graft-versus-host disease: past, present and future

Ron Ram  1 , Rainer Storb
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Review

Pharmacologic prophylaxis regimens for acute graft-versus-host disease: past, present and future

Ron Ram et al. Leuk Lymphoma. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Abstract Acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) has compromised and continues to compromise the benefits associated with allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant to cure malignant and non-malignant diseases. Pharmacologic interventions to prevent GVHD have emerged as a major objective of research in the immunology and transplant fields. A better understanding of the pathobiology behind the GVHD process has led the way to novel approaches and medications. Here we review the present arsenal of medications used to prevent GVHD, focusing on past experience and the current evidence, and discuss future potential targets.

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Common medications used and their targets in pathways of GVHD
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