Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan as a Novel, Adjunctive Therapy for Pemphigus Foliaceus in Three Dogs

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2019 Nov/Dec;55(6):318-322. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6750. Epub 2019 Sep 16.

Abstract

Three dogs who were presented with cutaneous lesions and had histopathologic findings consistent with pemphigus foliaceus were treated with injectable polysulfated glycosaminoglycan as an adjunctive to systemic immune-modulatory therapy. These patients were not adequately controlled with oral glucocorticoids in conjunction with cyclosporine, azathioprine, and/or mycophenolate. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan contributed to induction of remission and reduced glucocorticoid doses in all dogs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Glycosaminoglycans / administration & dosage
  • Glycosaminoglycans / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Pemphigus / drug therapy
  • Pemphigus / veterinary*
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Glycosaminoglycans
  • A73025
  • Prednisolone