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Megakaryocyte Differentiation and Platelet Formation from Human Cord Blood-derived CD34+ Cells
Published on: December 27, 2017
[Immune thrombocytopenias: pathophysiology and treatment]
Abstract:
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is characterized by platelet destruction due to the presence of platelet antibodies. This phenomenon is associated with impaired platelet production by bone marrow. Short-course corticosteroids and high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins remain the first-line treatments. Several international guidelines propose splenectomy as a second-line treatment for chronic ITP. However, new therapeutic strategies including anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies and thrombopoietin receptor agonists, appear to be very effective and to have good short-term tolerability. Prospective studies that include safety, efficacy and medico-economic assessments are needed to refine the management of chronic ITP.
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