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Multicentric Castleman disease

Disease ID:1233
Name:Multicentric Castleman disease
Associated with:0 target
1 immuno-relevant ligand
Synonyms
Multicentric giant lymph node hyperplasia
Description
MCD is an aggressive form of Castleman disease (a benign lymphoproliferative disorder) that mainly results from human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) infection. MCD affects multiple sets of lymph nodes and other tissues throughout the body. Symptoms include fever, diffuse lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, involvement of the respiratory system and increased C-reactive protein.
Database Links
OMIM: 148000
Orphanet: ORPHA93686

Targets

No target related data available for Multicentric Castleman disease

Ligands

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Ligand References Clinical and Disease comments
siltuximab
Immuno Disease Comments: Approved therapeutic for MCD.
Clinical Use: Approved to treat multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD, a.k.a. giant lymph node hyperplasia), a rare blood disorder.

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