Treleaven J G, Barrett A J
Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton.
Br J Hosp Med. 1990 Apr;43(4):256-64.
The use of immunosuppressants has increased as clinical applications for such therapy have become more widespread. Immunosuppressive therapy is now particularly relevant in the field of organ transplantation, a practice that has only developed over the last 20 years. Drugs used as immunosuppressants are discussed in relation to disease category, where they are of value, mode of action, and potential side effects. Future prospects concerning the development and use of immunosuppressants are considered.
随着免疫抑制疗法的临床应用日益广泛，其使用量也在增加。免疫抑制疗法目前在器官移植领域尤为重要，而器官移植这项业务在过去20年才得以发展起来。文中讨论了用作免疫抑制剂的药物，涉及疾病类别、药物的适用范围、作用方式以及潜在的副作用。同时也考虑了免疫抑制剂研发和使用的未来前景。
