Effects of Thymosin Fraction 5 in Cancer Patients: In Vitro Studies and Correlations with Clinical Course in Patients Receiving Thymosin
Chretien P, Lipson S, Makuch R, Kenady D, Snyder J, Cohen M. Effects of Thymosin Fraction 5 in Cancer Patients: In Vitro Studies and Correlations with Clinical Course in Patients Receiving Thymosin. 1979, 159-166. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-08-023194-5.50023-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchT cell levelsThymosin fraction 5Cancer patientsClinical coursePatient groupT cellsLow CEA levelWeeks of therapyCell-mediated immunityEffect of thymosinSmall cell carcinomaSuch patient groupsComplete tumor remissionFraction 5Certain serum glycoproteinsSimilar groupsAdjuvant treatmentIntensive chemotherapyImmunologic effectsCEA levelsFurther therapyImmune defectsCellular immunityCell carcinomaTumor remission