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February 18, 2004Blood66 citationsOpen Access

Prophylaxis with defibrotide prevents veno-occlusive disease in stem cell transplantation after gemtuzumab ozogamicin exposure

BVBrigitta VersluysRBRajat BhattacharayaCSColin G. Steward

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Gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO; Mylotarg; Wyeth, PA) is a humanized anti-CD33 antibody conjugated to the cytotoxic agent calicheamicin. Although the efficacy of this agent is now being explored in phase 3 trials, there is significant concern about the risk of hepatic injury consequent on exposure to GO,

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a736802668da3c6682c2d89https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2003-10-3612
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