Imbalance in T-Helper 17 Cells and Targeted Therapy in an Infant with SAM-like Syndrome
Imbalance in T-Helper 17 Cells and Targeted Therapy in an Infant with SAM-like Syndrome
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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An infant with SAM-like syndrome (severe dermatitis, allergies, and metabolic wasting) was found to have a substantial increase in the number of T-helper 17 cells. Administration of the monoclonal antibody secukinumab produced remarkable improvement, with symptom relief and restoration of normal growth.
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Imbalance in T-Helper 17 Cells and Targeted Therapy in an Infant with SAM-like Syndrome
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2319253854
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2319253854
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
DOI
10.1056/NEJMc1908531
