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  • Title: NGF, a useful tool in the treatment of chronic vasculitic ulcers in rheumatoid arthritis.
    Author: Tuveri M, Generini S, Matucci-Cerinic M, Aloe L.
    Journal: Lancet; 2000 Nov 18; 356(9243):1739-40. PubMed ID: 11095266.
    Abstract:
    Vasculitic necrosis and ulceration of the skin are frequent complications of connective tissue diseases and are very difficult to heal. We treated chronic vasculitic leg ulcers in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis by topical application of nerve growth factor (NGF). In all patients with rheumatoid arthritis, NGF led to rapid healing, whereas less striking results were obtained in patients with systemic sclerosis. The efficacy of NGF could be due to its promoting activity on keratinocytes proliferation and vascular neoangiogenesis. We suggest that topical application of NGF could represent a powerful pharmacological tool for the treatment of vasculitic ulcers.
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