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  • Title: Intravenous immunoglobulin for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in childhood.
    Author: Imbach P, Barandun S, Hirt A, Wagner HP.
    Journal: Am J Pediatr Hematol Oncol; 1984; 6(2):171-4. PubMed ID: 6431840.
    Abstract:
    IgG-SRK (identical with Sandoglobulin) is a polyvalent IgG concentrate obtained by modified alcohol cryoprecipitation, including mild acidification at pH 4. This product was given in high doses intravenously for the treatment of six children with acute ITP, four children with intermittent ITP, and three children with severe chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). An impressive initial response was observed in all patients, the extent of which may be of prognostic significance in acute ITP. Maintenance therapy was required in two of six patients with acute ITP, in three out of four patients with intermittent ITP, and in all of the patients with severe chronic ITP. In the cases of severe chronic ITP, the disease could not be adequately controlled over long periods of time, but bleeding episodes subsided or became considerably less frequent. Although little is known of the effects of IgG-SRK, possible mechanisms were discussed. It is emphasized that a new model has been discovered to study the interrelations between structure and function of human immunoglobulin molecules.
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