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ketotifen and Neurofibromatosis 1

ketotifen has been researched along with Neurofibromatosis 1 in 9 studies

Ketotifen: A cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators. It has been proposed for the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, skin allergies, and anaphylaxis.
ketotifen : An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 4,9-dihydro-10H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]thiophen-10-one which is substituted at position 4 by a 1-methylpiperidin-4-ylidene group. A blocker of histamine H1 receptors with a stabilising action on mast cells, it is used (usually as its hydrogen fumarate salt) for the treatment of asthma, where it may take several weeks to exert its full effect.

Neurofibromatosis 1: An autosomal dominant inherited disorder (with a high frequency of spontaneous mutations) that features developmental changes in the nervous system, muscles, bones, and skin, most notably in tissue derived from the embryonic NEURAL CREST. Multiple hyperpigmented skin lesions and subcutaneous tumors are the hallmark of this disease. Peripheral and central nervous system neoplasms occur frequently, especially OPTIC NERVE GLIOMA and NEUROFIBROSARCOMA. NF1 is caused by mutations which inactivate the NF1 gene (GENES, NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1) on chromosome 17q. The incidence of learning disabilities is also elevated in this condition. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1014-18) There is overlap of clinical features with NOONAN SYNDROME in a syndrome called neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome. Both the PTPN11 and NF1 gene products are involved in the SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION pathway of Ras (RAS PROTEINS).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Plexiform neurofibromas are either diffuse or nodular, the latter form being much more frequent."1.29[Exclusive nodular plexiform neurofibroma. An unusual case of neurofibromatosis type 1]. ( Benchikhi, H; Revuz, J; Vidaud, D; Wechsler, J; Wolkenstein, P; Zeller, J, 1995)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (55.56)18.7374
1990's2 (22.22)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (22.22)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Riccardi, VM2
Rodriguez-Jimenez, P1
Chicharro, P1
Muñoz, E1
Dauden, E1
Meyer, LJ1
Benchikhi, H1
Zeller, J1
Wolkenstein, P1
Wechsler, J1
Vidaud, D1
Revuz, J1
Krause, L1
Haustein, UF1
Claman, HN1
Lehrer, JF1

Trials

1 trial available for ketotifen and Neurofibromatosis 1

ArticleYear
Mast-cell stabilization to decrease neurofibroma growth. Preliminary experience with ketotifen.
    Archives of dermatology, 1987, Volume: 123, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Ketotifen; Ma

1987

Other Studies

8 other studies available for ketotifen and Neurofibromatosis 1

ArticleYear
Ketotifen suppression of NF1 neurofibroma growth over 30 years.
    American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 2015, Volume: 167, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Female; Genes, Neurofibromatosis 1; Humans; Ketotifen; Male; Mast Cells

2015
Long-term treatment of neurofibromatosis 1 with ketotifen. A report of three cases.
    American journal of medical genetics. Part A, 2016, Volume: 170A, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Ketotifen; Male; Neurofibromatosis 1; Phenotype; Skin; Time Factors; Treatmen

2016
Drug therapy for neurofibromatosis?
    Archives of dermatology, 1993, Volume: 129, Issue:5

    Topics: Humans; Ketotifen; Neurofibromatosis 1; Pruritus

1993
[Exclusive nodular plexiform neurofibroma. An unusual case of neurofibromatosis type 1].
    Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie, 1995, Volume: 122, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Humans; Hypertrophy; Ketotifen; Male; Neck; Neurofibroma, Plexiform; Neurofibromatosis 1

1995
Ketotifen and neurofibromatosis.
    Archives of dermatology, 1988, Volume: 124, Issue:5

    Topics: Histamine Release; Humans; Ketotifen; Mast Cells; Neurofibromatosis 1

1988
[Ketotifen inhibits urticaria and tumor progression in neurofibromatosis].
    Dermatologische Monatschrift, 1989, Volume: 175, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Humans; Ketotifen; Neurofibromatosis 1; Skin Neoplasms; Urticaria

1989
New hope for neurofibromatosis? The mast cell connection.
    JAMA, 1987, Aug-14, Volume: 258, Issue:6

    Topics: Humans; Ketotifen; Mast Cells; Neurofibromatosis 1

1987
Chemotherapy of bilateral acoustic neuromas.
    Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 1988, Volume: 114, Issue:4

    Topics: Humans; Ketotifen; Neurofibromatosis 1; Neuroma, Acoustic

1988