Articles by author - Maristella Perego

Reduction of cisplatin-induced anemia by the pineal indole 5-methoxytryptamine in metastatic lung cancer patients.

Lissoni P, Malugani F, Bukovec R, Bordin V, Perego M, Mengo S, Ardizzoia A, Tancini G.

Clinical Trial 2003; 24(1-2): 83-85 PubMed PMID: 12743539  Keywords:  5-Methoxytryptamine:metabolism, Aged, Anemia:chemically induced, Antineoplastic Agents:adverse effects, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung:complications, Cisplatin:adverse effects, Erythropoiesis:drug effects, Female, Hemoglobins:metabolism, Humans, Lung Neop.    Citation

OBJECTIVE: It has been demonstrated that the hematopoiesis is under a neuroendocrine control, namely mediated by the pineal gland. The pin.....

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