A Phase I/II Study of Recombinant Interleukin-4 in AIDS and Kaposi's Sarcoma

Summary

To determine the safety and tolerance of interleukin-4 (IL-4) in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. To determine the effects of IL-4 on tumor growth in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. IL-4 exhibits a variety of beneficial effects on the immune system and is a potent inhibitor of Kaposi's sarcoma cells in vitro.

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1998-04

Publications

• Background Miles SA, Mitsuyasu R, LaFleur F, Ryback M, Kasden P, Suckow C, Groopman J, Scadden D. Phase I/II trial of interleukin-4 in KS (ACTG 224). Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):46 (abstract no 159B)

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