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  • Title: Antineoplastic effect of the xanthine derivative Trental.
    Author: Biddle W, Ambrus CM, Gastpar H, Ambrus JL.
    Journal: J Med; 1984; 15(5-6):355-66. PubMed ID: 6336155.
    Abstract:
    The xanthine derivative, Trental (pentoxifylline) was found to inhibit several human leukemic and lymphoma cell lines in tissue cultures. Optimal concentrations were less inhibitory for a normal B-lymphocyte cell line then for the neoplastic cell lines. In fact, small concentrations stimulated DNA synthesis in the normal cell line. Trental and beta-interferon appeared to be additive synergists at certain dosages. Possible mechanisms are discussed.
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