Treatment of acute graft versus host disease with low dose-alternate day anti-thymocyte globulin.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fms-like tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT3) gene mutations are frequent in acute promyelocytic leukemia but their prognostic value is not well established. DESIGN AND METHODS:We evaluated FLT3-internal tandem duplication and FLT3-D835 mutations in patients treated with all-trans retinoic acid and anthracycline-based ...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Barragán E,Montesinos P,Camos M,González M,Calasanz MJ,Román-Gómez J,Gómez-Casares MT,Ayala R,López J,Fuster Ó,Colomer D,Chillón C,Larrayoz MJ,Sánchez-Godoy P,González-Campos J,Manso F,Amador ML,Vellenga E,Lowenberg B

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The treatment of acquired aplastic anemia (AA) is based on allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and immunosuppressive therapy. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of children and adults with AA treated in the last decade, and to determine whether results have improved in tw...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Locasciulli A,Oneto R,Bacigalupo A,Socié G,Korthof E,Bekassy A,Schrezenmeier H,Passweg J,Führer M,Severe Aplastic Anemia Working Party of the European Blood and Marrow Transplant Group.

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little published information on the everyday clinical management of myelodysplastic syndromes in real world practice. DESIGN AND METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study of all patients with myelodysplastic syndromes attending 74 French centers in a 1-week period for inpatient admission, day-ho...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Kelaidi C,Stamatoullas A,Beyne-Rauzy O,Raffoux E,Quesnel B,Guerci A,Dreyfus F,Brechignac S,Berthou C,Prebet T,Hicheri Y,Hacini M,Delaunay J,Gourin MP,Camo JM,Zerazhi H,Taksin AL,Legros L,Choufi B,Fenaux P,Groupe F

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most minimal residual disease-directed treatment interventions in current treatment protocols for acute lymphoblastic leukemia are based on bone marrow testing, which is a consequence of previous studies showing the superiority of bone marrow over peripheral blood as an investigational material. Those studie...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Volejnikova J,Mejstrikova E,Valova T,Reznickova L,Hodonska L,Mihal V,Sterba J,Jabali Y,Prochazkova D,Blazek B,Hak J,Cerna Z,Hrusak O,Stary J,Trka J,Fronkova E

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) represent about the 80% of skin lymphomas and comprise a heterogeneous group of diseases with respect to clinical presentation, outcome, histologic and immunophenotypic features. In the recent years, data have been accumulated indicating that clinical and biological differen...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Paulli M,Berti E

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a category of T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which can be further subdivided into two distinct entities (ALK(+) and ALK(-)) based on the presence or absence of ALK gene rearrangements. Among several pathways triggered by ALK signaling, constitutive activation of STAT3 is stric...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Spaccarotella E,Pellegrino E,Ferracin M,Ferreri C,Cuccuru G,Liu C,Iqbal J,Cantarella D,Taulli R,Provero P,Di Cunto F,Medico E,Negrini M,Chan WC,Inghirami G,Piva R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Not available. ...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Tanaka Y,Yeoh AEJ,Moriyama T,Li CK,Kudo K,Arakawa Y,Buaboonnam J,Zhang H,Liu HC,Ariffin H,Chen Z,Kham SKY,Nishii R,Hasegawa D,Fujimura J,Keino D,Kondoh K,Sato A,Ueda T,Yamamoto M,Taneyama Y,Hino M,Takagi M,O

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Chromosome 5 and/or 7 abnormalities are cytogenetic findings indicative of a poor prognosis in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The only potential cure for such patients is allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). As data on allogeneic SCT in thi...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： van der Straaten HM,van Biezen A,Brand R,Schattenberg AV,Egeler RM,Barge RM,Cornelissen JJ,Schouten HC,Ossenkoppele GJ,Verdonck LF,Netherlands Stem Cell Transplant Registry \TYPHON\.

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloproliferative neoplasms are uncommon disorders in children, for which we have limited understanding of the pathogenesis and optimal management. JAK2 and MPL mutations, while common drivers of myeloproliferative neoplasms in adult patients, are not clearly linked to pediatric disease. Management and clinical outco...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Kucine N,Chastain KM,Mahler MB,Bussel JB

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Telomerase is the enzyme that stabilizes and elongates the telomeric ends of chromosomes. It is expressed in germline and malignant cells and absent in most human somatic cells. The selective expression of telomerase has thus been proposed to be a basis for the immortality of germline and malig...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Hohaus S,Voso MT,Orta-La Barbera E,Cavallo S,Bellacosa A,Rutella S,Rumi C,Genuardi M,Neri G,Leone G

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The functional activity of the organic cation transporter 1 (OCT-1) protein (OCT-1 activity) is an excellent predictor of molecular response and progression-free survival in patients with newly diagnosed chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia treated with imatinib as front-line therapy. DESIGN AND METHODS:I...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： White DL,Radich J,Soverini S,Saunders VA,Frede AK,Dang P,Cilloni D,Lin P,Mongay L,Woodman R,Manley P,Slader C,Kim DW,Pane F,Martinelli G,Saglio G,Hughes TP

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diversity of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I and II alleles can be simplified by consolidating them into fewer supertypes based on functional or predicted structural similarities in epitope-binding grooves of HLA molecules. We studied the impact of matched and mismatched HLA-A (265 versus 429), -B (230 v...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Lazaryan A,Wang T,Spellman SR,Wang HL,Pidala J,Nishihori T,Askar M,Olsson R,Oudshoorn M,Abdel-Azim H,Yong A,Gandhi M,Dandoy C,Savani B,Hale G,Page K,Bitan M,Reshef R,Drobyski W,Marsh SG,Schultz K,Müller CR,Fer

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Subcutaneous Ara-C plus interferon (IFN) produces more cytogenetic responses than IFN in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) but a greater toxicity. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and tolerance of IFN plus oral Ara-C ocfosfate (YNK-01) in IFN-resistant CML patients. DESI...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Cervantes F,Sureda A,Hernández-Boluda JC,Martino R,Brunet S,Borrego D,Antich JL,Montserrat E

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interactions between chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) B cells and the bone marrow (BM) microenvironment play a major function in the physiopathology of CLL. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are composed of exosomes and microparticles, play an important role in cell communication. However, little is known about th...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Crompot E,Van Damme M,Pieters K,Vermeersch M,Perez-Morga D,Mineur P,Maerevoet M,Meuleman N,Bron D,Lagneaux L,Stamatopoulos B

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of clinical probability represents an important step in the diagnostic strategy of patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis. The recently derived LEFt clinical prediction rule for pregnant women combines three variables: symptoms in the left leg (L), calf circumference difference of 2 centimeters or...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Righini M,Jobic C,Boehlen F,Broussaud J,Becker F,Jaffrelot M,Blondon M,Guias B,Le Gal G,EDVIGE study group.

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factor V Leiden (FVL) and prothrombin G20210A mutation (PTM) are the two most common genetic polymorphisms known to predispose to a first episode of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, whether these thrombophilic abnormalities are also risk factors for recurrent VTE is unclear. We conducted a systematic review of p...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Marchiori A,Mosena L,Prins MH,Prandoni P

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Parvovirus B19 has a marked tropism for erythroid progenitor cells and this may lead to chronic anemia in predisposed individuals. It was the purpose of the present study to investigate prospectively the frequency of parvovirus B19 infections in patients with a diagnosis of chronic anemia. MET...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Heegaard ED,Myhre J,Hornsleth A,Gundestrup M,Boye H

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myelodysplastic syndromes are a heterogeneous group of hematopoietic stem cell disorders with a high propensity to transform into acute myeloid leukemia. Heterozygous missense mutations in IDH1 at position R132 and in IDH2 at positions R140 and R172 have recently been reported in acute myeloid leukemia. Howe...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Thol F,Weissinger EM,Krauter J,Wagner K,Damm F,Wichmann M,Göhring G,Schumann C,Bug G,Ottmann O,Hofmann WK,Schlegelberger B,Ganser A,Heuser M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is a congenital bone marrow failure disorder characterized by debilitating neutropenia. The disease is associated with loss-of-function mutations in the SBDS gene, implicated in ribosome biogenesis, but the cellular and molecular events driving cell specific phenotypes in ribosomopathies rem...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Zambetti NA,Bindels EM,Van Strien PM,Valkhof MG,Adisty MN,Hoogenboezem RM,Sanders MA,Rommens JM,Touw IP,Raaijmakers MH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports a case of granulocytic sarcoma that developed in the epidural zone 25 days before clinical evidence of an acute promyelocytic leukemia. The case presented the diagnostic difficulties that are common to all aleukemic granulocytic sarcomas. Moreover, it highlights the very rare association between gra...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Tosi A,De Paoli A,Fava S,Luoni M,Sironi M,Tocci A,Assi A,Cassi E

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is currently unknown whether immunosuppressive therapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the most appropriate treatment strategy for children with refractory cytopenia and normal karyotype or trisomy 8. We report on 31 children with hypoplastic refractory cytopenia treated with immunosuppressive therapy...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Yoshimi A,Baumann I,Führer M,Bergsträsser E,Göbel U,Sykora KW,Klingebiel T,Gross-Wieltsch U,van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM,Fischer A,Nöllke P,Niemeyer C

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma represents a major challenge in multiple myeloma therapy. For patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, we developed a treatment schema of metronomically scheduled drug therapy. We identified 186 patients who had been treated with metronomic therapy between March 2004 and...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Papanikolaou X,Szymonifka J,Rosenthal A,Heuck CJ,Mitchell A,Johann D Jr,Keller J,Waheed S,Usmani SZ,Van Rhee F,Bailey C,Petty N,Hoering A,Crowley J,Barlogie B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dickkopf-1 (DKK1), broadly expressed by tumor cells from human multiple myeloma (MM) and other cancers but absent from most normal tissues, may be an ideal target for immunotherapy. Our previous studies have shown that DKK1 (peptide)-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes can effectively lyse primary MM cells in vitro. To d...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Li R,Zheng C,Wang Q,Bi E,Yang M,Hou J,Fu W,Yi Q,Qian J

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients affected by hereditary bleeding disorders and treated with non-virus inactivated clotting factor concentrates during the 1970s. INFORMATION SOURCES:In this review, we briefly report the present know...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Franchini M,Capra F,Tagliaferri A,Rossetti G,De Gironcoli M,Rocca P,Aprili G,Gandini G

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Imatinib induces complete cytogenetic responses (CCR) in the majority of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase (CP). However, a subgroup of patients is refractory at the cytogenetic level. Clinically, it would be advantageous to identify such patients a priori, since th...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Crossman LC,Mori M,Hsieh YC,Lange T,Paschka P,Harrington CA,Krohn K,Niederwieser DW,Hehlmann R,Hochhaus A,Druker BJ,Deininger MW

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one leading gram-negative organism associated with nosocomial infections. Bacteremia is life-threatening in the immunocompromised host. Increasing frequency of multi-drug-resistant (MDRPA) strains is concerning. We started a retrospective survey in the pediatric hematology oncology Italian ne...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Caselli D,Cesaro S,Ziino O,Zanazzo G,Manicone R,Livadiotti S,Cellini M,Frenos S,Milano GM,Cappelli B,Licciardello M,Beretta C,Aricò M,Castagnola E,Infection Study Group of the Associazione Italiana Ematologia Oncologia Pediat

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pilot study, testing two different chemotherapeutic schedules in CML patients, was carried out in order to verify the possibility of Ph1 clone disappearance. Both therapeutic regimens, though able to induce severe marrow aplasia, determined only a reduction of Ph1 positive metaphases in two patients, while in one ca...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Centurioni R,Leoni P,Russo D,Brianzoni MF,Montillo M,Baccarani M,Tura S

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) can be administered after a peripheral blood stem cell transplantation with the aim of accelerating neutrophil recovery. In a randomized, single-blind study we studied a new administration schedule of G-CSF in this context. ...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Piccirillo N,De Matteis S,Sorà F,d'Onofrio G,Leone G,Sica S

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue Factor is a cell-surface glycoprotein expressed in various cells of the vasculature and is the principal regulator of the blood coagulation cascade and hemostasis. Notably, aberrant expression of Tissue Factor is associated with cardiovascular pathologies such as atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Here, we sought ...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Kurakula K,Koenis DS,Herzik MA Jr,Liu Y,Craft JW Jr,van Loenen PB,Vos M,Tran MK,Versteeg HH,Goumans MTH,Ruf W,de Vries CJM,Şen M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diseases with clonal hematopoiesis such as myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia have high rates of relapse. Only a small subset of acute myeloid leukemia patients are cured with chemotherapy alone. Relapse in these diseases occurs at least in part due to the failure to eradicate leukemic stem cells or h...

journal_title：Haematologica

authors： Mani R,Goswami S,Gopalakrishnan B,Ramaswamy R,Wasmuth R,Tran M,Mo X,Gordon A,Bucci D,Lucas DM,Mims A,Brooks C,Dorrance A,Walker A,Blum W,Byrd JC,Lozanski G,Vasu S,Muthusamy N

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00