ISSN:
1420-908X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Treating MRL/1pr mice, which spontaneously develop systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, with 15-DOS resulted in a decrease in the amount of autoantibodies and inhibited proteinuria of the developing glomerulonephritis with an improved survival rate of these autoimmune mice. 15-DOS treatment also lowered the percentage of animals with swollen lymph nodes and inhibited the development of splenomegaly. In the established disease 15-DOS returned urine-protein values and renal function (serum urea and creatinine) to normal levels. Circulating rheumatoid factor and autoantibodies to double-stranded DNA were reduced and the increase in paw volume (signs of a polyarthritis) was inhibited.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01993264
