Cures Within Reach: Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS)

Repurposing a Transplant Drug Saves Kids with ALPS, a Rare but Deadly Blood Disorder

Background image credit:	Author: Parul Bhargava Category: Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) > Other immunodeficiencies > Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) Published Date: 09/27/2011 ALPS-Spleen, H&E Expansion of the splenic cords by a polymorphous population of lymphocytes seen in a patient with Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome. Note: the infiltrate is not sinusoidal as seen in hepatosplenic T-cell lymphomas. Spleen, 1620 gms, H&E stained section.
ScienceOpen disciplines:	Medicine, Pediatrics, Hematology, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical medicine
Keywords:	Drug repurposing, Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS), systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, variable immuno-deficiency, Evans syndrome
DOI:	10.14293/S2199-1006.1.SOR-MED.CLEF5BR.v1