Gamma-globulin Inhibits Superantigen-induced Lymphocyte Proliferation and Cytokine Production

Background: High-dose pooled human immunoglobulin (PHIG) treatment is sometimes effective in superantigen related inflammatory diseases, such as toxic shock syndrome and Kawasaki disease. Neutralizing antibody to superantigen might provide protection, but antigen independent immune regulation of PHI...

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Main Authors: Kumiko Kato, Tatsuo Sakamoto, Komei Ito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015308935