Publications by authors named "Fernando V Pericole de Souza"
Immunomodulatory Effect of Green Tea Treatment in Combination with Low-dose Chemotherapy in Elderly Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients with Myelodysplasia-related Changes.
Andrana K Calgarotto Ana L Longhini Fernando V Pericole de Souza Adriana S Santos Duarte Karla P Ferro
Integr Cancer Ther
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the effects of green tea (GT) extract on the immune response of elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia and related conditions, who cannot undergo aggressive treatments.
- Ten eligible patients received 1000 mg/day of GT alone or with low-dose chemotherapy for at least six months, showing increased median survival and improvements in their immune profiles.
- GT treatment led to the activation of certain immune cells and a decrease in immunosuppressive factors, suggesting a safe way to enhance immune function in these patients.