FK506 increases susceptibility to musculoskeletal infection in a rodent model
Abstract Background Delayed fracture healing caused by soft tissue loss can be resolved by the administration of a Th1 immunosuppressant, such as FK506. Additionally, open fractures are at high risk for infection. We hypothesized that the inclusion of an immunosuppressant to a subject at risk for a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05667-1 |