title: Immunoglobulin therapy in immunohematological disorders.
abstract: Over the last few decades many biological factors have been discovered. Among these immunoglobulins are currently being used for large number of indications. Initially it was used for primary and secondary immunodeficiency states. Subsequently, intravenous immunoglobulins are being used for variety of immunohematological, autoimmune, and immunopathological disorders. In the present communication besides it basic structure, pharmacology and immunoregulation, its use in various hematological disorders is being reviewed. Currently, it is the preferred treatment for conditions such as immune mediated thrombocytopenic purpura, neutropenia, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Choudhry
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahapatra
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kashyap
mesh_terms: D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016896:Treatment Outcome