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Clin Immunol Immunopathol. 1986 Jul;40(1):136-41. doi: 10.1016/0090-1229(86)90077-2.

Reconstitution of T-cell deficiency by thymic hormone or thymus transplantation therapy.

Clinical immunology and immunopathology

R Hong

PMID: 3521966 DOI: 10.1016/0090-1229(86)90077-2

Abstract

Correction of T-cell defects by either thymic hormone treatment or thymus transplantation has proven to be more difficult clinically than historically anticipated. Because the precise action of thymic hormones is unknown and because these hormones act upon post-thymic cells, therapeutic attempts may fail owing to lack of sufficient substrate population. Results of thymic transplantation suggest that this procedure may be best utilized for the treatment of mild T-cell defects, rather than as complete replacement treatment for severe deficiency. Future clinical trials of thymic transplantation or thymic hormone appear justified in narrowly circumscribed and well-characterized conditions.

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