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valproic acid and Kaposi Sarcoma

valproic acid has been researched along with Kaposi Sarcoma in 2 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The AIDS Malignancy Consortium undertook a pilot trial of valproic acid among patients with AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS)."7.75Molecular and clinical assessment in the treatment of AIDS Kaposi sarcoma with valproic Acid. ( Aboulafia, D; Ambinder, RF; Dezube, BJ; Dittmer, DP; Krown, SE; Lechowicz, M; Lee, JY; Ratner, L; Said, J; Wachsman, W, 2009)
"The AIDS Malignancy Consortium undertook a pilot trial of valproic acid among patients with AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS)."3.75Molecular and clinical assessment in the treatment of AIDS Kaposi sarcoma with valproic Acid. ( Aboulafia, D; Ambinder, RF; Dezube, BJ; Dittmer, DP; Krown, SE; Lechowicz, M; Lee, JY; Ratner, L; Said, J; Wachsman, W, 2009)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Al-Kzayer, LF1
Keizer, P1
Abdulraheem, FT1
Sano, K1
Kamata, M1
Sakashita, K1
Habbaba, LA1
Koike, K1
Lechowicz, M1
Dittmer, DP1
Lee, JY1
Krown, SE1
Wachsman, W1
Aboulafia, D1
Dezube, BJ1
Ratner, L1
Said, J1
Ambinder, RF1

Reviews

1 review available for valproic acid and Kaposi Sarcoma

ArticleYear
Rapidly progressive Kaposi's Sarcoma in an Iraqi boy received Valproic acid: a case report and review of literature.
    BMC pediatrics, 2016, 07-26, Volume: 16

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Child; Disease Progression; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Iraq;

2016

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Kaposi Sarcoma

ArticleYear
Molecular and clinical assessment in the treatment of AIDS Kaposi sarcoma with valproic Acid.
    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2009, Dec-15, Volume: 49, Issue:12

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Female; Herpesvirus 8, Human; Humans; Male; Middle Aged;

2009