SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF GANCICLOVIR AND FOSCARNET ON CYTOMEGALOVIRUS REPLICATION INVITRO

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作者
MANISCHEWITZ, JF [1 ]
QUINNAN, GV [1 ]
LANE, HC [1 ]
WITTEK, AE [1 ]
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[1] NIAID,CLIN IMMUNOL LAB,BETHESDA,MD 20892
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10.1128/AAC.34.2.373
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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Ganciclovir and foscarnet possess substantial activity against cytomegalovirus. Both exhibit dose-limiting toxicity, which reduces their clinical usefulness. We demonstrated synergistic inhibition of cytomegalovirus replication in vitro by ganciclovir and foscarnet. Reduced-dose combination therapy may provide a means to treat patients with cytomegalovirus infection while reducing drug toxicity.
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页码:373 / 375
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