Title of article :
Clinical use of statins in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Old drugs and new horizons
Author/Authors :
Mohammadi، Mehdi نويسنده Eslamabad-E-Gharb branch, Islamic Azad University, Eslamabad-E-Gharb, Iran Mohammadi, Mehdi , Vaezi، Mohammad نويسنده Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Vaezi, Mohammad , Mirrahimi، Bahador نويسنده Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Mirrahimi, Bahador , Hadjibabaie، Molouk نويسنده Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran ,
Issue Information :
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2016
Pages :
9
From page :
42
To page :
50
Abstract :

Hydroxymethylglutaryl Co-enzyme A reductase inhibitors, also known as statins, are a class of anti-hyperlipidemic agents. These drugs have been employed vastly to reduce the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disorders. Soon after their introduction, benefits other than their primary actions were discovered. Along with these pleiotropic properties, a series of mainly favorable effects has been proposed in patients intended to undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. These actions address some complications encountered by this special population such as graft-versus-host disease, efficacy of chemotherapy, infections, etc. This review presents the current evidence surrounding these issues.

Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Serial Year :
2016
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Record number :
2393790
Link To Document :
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