Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Therapeutics - Pipeline Analysis 2018, Clinical Trials & Results, Patents, Designations, Collaborations, and Other Developments

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a medical condition in which the human body develops large number of activated immune cells, known as macrophages and lymphocytes. Person suffering from HLH usually develop symptoms within the first month or year of life. The symptoms of HLH includes cytopenia, fever, enlarged liver or spleen, and neurological abnormalities. There are five sub-types of inherited HLH reported which are designated as familial HLH, types 1-5. Each subtype is caused by different gene mutation. The genetic cause of type 1 HLH is currently unknown. Types 2-5 HLH are caused by mutations in the PRF1 gene, the UNC13D gene, the STX11 gene and the STXBP2 gene, respectively. The treatment of HLH depends on a number of factors, including the severity of symptoms, the age of onset, and the underlying cause of the condition.

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