Effects of Tranilast on the Urinary Excretion of Kynurenic and Quinolinic Acid Under Conditions of L Tryptophan Loading

The pathogenesis of morphea and other cutaneous sclerosing disorders remain poorly understood. Although they are considered to be autoimmune disorders, abnormal tryptophan metabolism may be involved. Current therapy is directed to supressing the autoimmune response. Demonstration of a therapeutic re...

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Main Author: Noakes, Rowland R.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Libertas Academica 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3785388/