Basiliximab or antithymocyte globulin for induction therapy in kidney transplantation : a meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE: To compare efficacy and safety of basiliximab versus antithymocyte globulin (ATG) for induction therapy in kidney transplantation.

METHODS: A literature search of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, CBMdisc, and Cochrane databases was used to identify randomized controlled trials that compared basiliximab and ATG for induction therapy in kidney transplantation. Inclusion criteria comprised: prospective randomized controlled clinical trials, follow-up time >or=12 months, randomized comparisons of ATG versus basiliximab as induction therapy in kidney transplantation. Meta-analytical techniques were applied to identify differences in outcomes between the two agents.

RESULTS: A total of six studies involving 853 patients were identified. No differences between ATG and basiliximab were seen in terms of biopsy-proven rejection (relative risk [RR] 1.15, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.88-1.52, P = .31), delayed graft function (RR 1.02, 95% CI 0.69-1.51, P = .93), graft loss (RR 1.15, 95% CI 0.73-1.80, P = .55), and patient death (RR 1.22, 95% CI 0.65-2.30, P = .54). But basiliximab had a lower incidence of infection (RR 0.87, 95% CI 0.78-0.97, P = .02) and neoplasm (RR 0.29, 95% CI 0.09-0.97, P = .04).

CONCLUSIONS: Basiliximab is as effective as ATG for induction therapy in kidney transplantation, whereas basiliximab has a lower incidence of infection. Basiliximab may be a safer and preferable option for induction therapy in kidney transplantation.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2010

Erschienen:

2010

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42

Enthalten in:

Transplantation proceedings - 42(2010), 5 vom: 19. Juni, Seite 1667-70

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Liu, Y [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, P [VerfasserIn]
Han, M [VerfasserIn]
Xue, C-B [VerfasserIn]
Hu, X-P [VerfasserIn]
Li, C [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9927MT646M
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Antilymphocyte Serum
Basiliximab
Immunosuppressive Agents
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Recombinant Fusion Proteins
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 29.10.2010

Date Revised 10.12.2019

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.02.088

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM199481601