Allele frequencies and molecular genotyping of the ABO blood group system in a Kuwaiti population.

abstract：:Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is well known to be a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells with practical and ethical advantages. Because mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from bone marrow have been regarded as good materials for cell/gene therapy as well as for tissue engineering because of their multidifferentiation poten...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Lee MW,Yang MS,Park JS,Kim HC,Kim YJ,Choi J

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein report on the current status of Japanese HIV-positive patients with coagulation disorders, primarily hemophilia, based on the national survey of 31 May 2006. The total number of registered patients was 1,431 (Hemophilia A 1,086; Hemophilia B 325; von Willebrand disease 8; others 12), and 604 of these patient...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Tatsunami S,Mimaya J,Shirahata A,Zelinka J,Horová I,Hanai J,Nishina Y,Ohira K,Taki M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare congenital disorder featuring exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, growth retardation, and bone marrow dysfunction. Reports suggest that nearly 25% of all cases are complicated with leukemia. Although stem cell transplantation is the sole option for these patients, successful r...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Mitsui T,Kawakami T,Sendo D,Katsuura M,Shimizu Y,Hayasaka K

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognostic significance of Bcl-2, Bcl-6, p53, topoisomerase II, and β-tubulin expression was evaluated in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients treated with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone, and rituximab. Eight-year progression-free survival (PFS, P = 0.006) and overall survival (...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Choi YW,Ahn MS,Choi JH,Lee HW,Kang SY,Jeong SH,Park JS,Han JH,Kim JH,Sheen SS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that Nak(a)-negative platelets lack GP IV. To examine the GP IV genetic defects in Nak(a)-negative platelets, we studied four unrelated Nak(a)-negative subjects by amplifying their GP IV cDNA, which were synthesized from platelet mRNA using the reverse transcriptase/polymerase chain reaction (RT/P...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Kashiwagi H,Honda S,Take H,Mizutani H,Imai Y,Furubayashi T,Tomiyama Y,Kurata Y,Yonezawa T

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fas stimulation has been reported to promote the activation and proliferation of T lymphocytes, but the intracellular signalling pathways that mediate non-apoptotic responses to Fas are poorly defined. To distinguish between the activation signalling and the death-inducing pathway downstream of Fas, we generated a nov...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Shin MJ,Shim JH,Lee JY,Chae WJ,Lee HK,Morio T,Park JH,Chang EJ,Lee SK

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) (NovoSeven) is a novel hemostatic agent originally developed to treat bleeding episodes in hemophilic patients with inhibitors against coagulation factors VIII and IX. In recent years, rFVIIa has also been employed for the management of uncontrolled bleeding in a number of con...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Franchini M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central pathogenic feature of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS) is the formation of platelet aggregates, perhaps by damaged endothelial cells. The evidence for endothelial cell damage has been supported by multiple findings, including the harmful effects of TTP/HUS plasma, whi...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Kakishita E

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy has been used for autoimmune diseases and disorders involving autoantibodies, including coagulation inhibitors. In this review, we have evaluated the efficacy and safety of IVIG therapy for acquired coagulation inhibitors, including factor VIII inhibitor, and for acquired von ...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Yamamoto K,Takamatsu J,Saito H

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosomal translocations are one of the hallmarks of human leukemias. These structural abnormalities result in the generation of genetic mutations that play a direct role in the transformation of hematopoietic stem cells. Some of the most common targets of these chromosomal rearrangements are the genes that encode t...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Lorsbach RB,Downing JR

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 68-year-old female was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML-M2 without 8/21 translocation) in December 2006. Although a complete remission (CR) was obtained after induction chemotherapy, the first post-remission therapy was discontinued because of severe cardiovascular complications. She had a relapse of AML w...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Tsunemine H,Akasaka H,Sakane EI,Ito K,Kodaka T,Takahashi T

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is a multipotent transcription factor that plays a pivotal role in immune reactions, inflammation, and possibly hematopoiesis as well. Mobilization of neutrophilic granulocytes during inflammation is a highly regulated process, but one that is incompletely understood. We studied the in v...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Knudsen E,Carlsen H,Bøyum A,Benestad HB,Iversen PO

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old woman presented with severe hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) followed by heart failure. An echocardiogram showed an ejection fraction of 20%, and a cardiac catheterization followed by a myocardial histologic evaluation demonstrated dilated cardiomyopathy. Plasma exchange and hemodialysis were performed re...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Alexopoulou A,Dourakis SP,Zovoilis C,Agapitos E,Androulakis A,Filiotou A,Archimandritis AJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63-year-old man with refractory anemia with excess of blasts in transformation exhibited erythroid hyperplasia, dyserythropoiesis, a del(20q) abnormality, susceptibility to bacterial infections, and a relatively short survival. Phagocytosis of erythrocytes by blast cells was observed. Erythrophagocytosis was also se...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Kuyama J,Fushino M,Take H,Kanayama Y

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old male patient with severe factor VIII (FVIII) deficiency had developed a high-titer FVIII inhibitor at age 13. Recurrent hemarthroses caused bony destruction in both knees, significantly impairing his ability to walk. Knee examination revealed 20 degrees of varus, destruction of the medial joint line, and...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Carr ME Jr,Loughran TP,Cardea JA,Smith WK,Kuhn JG,Dottore MV

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) or "sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy" is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder of unknown etiology. The disease usually presents with painless lymphadenopathy with occasional extranodal involvement in various organs. We report a case of a 36-year-old man with a history of non-...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Konca C,Özkurt ZN,Deger M,Akı Z,Yağcı M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gene-marking studies were the first approved clinical protocols introducing exogenous genetic material into human cells. Such studies were never intended to provide direct therapeutic benefit. Instead, they were expected to provide information about normal cell biology and disease pathogenesis that could not be obtain...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Bollard CM,Heslop HE,Brenner MK

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the results of third allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT3) using single-unit unrelated cord blood (CB) in seven adult patients with relapsed acute leukemia after second allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT2). The median age at SCT 3 was 44 years (range 20-58 years). The patients had de novo acut...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Konuma T,Kato S,Ooi J,Ebihara Y,Mochizuki S,Oiwa-Monna M,Tojo A,Takahashi S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycomb-group genes (PcG), identified by Drosophila genetics, are believed to maintain positional information by constituting a cellular memory system. Recently this system has been proved to be supported by epigenetic transcription regulation. PcG products comprise two distinct complexes, PcG complex 1 and 2. First ...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Takihara Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The life expectancy of thalassemic patients has increased, and now approaches that of healthy individuals, thanks to improved treatment regimens. However, pregnancy in women with β-Thalassemia Μajor remains a challenging condition. Recent advances in managing this haemoglobinopathy offer the potential for safe pregnan...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Diamantidis MD,Neokleous N,Agapidou A,Vetsiou E,Manafas A,Fotiou P,Vlachaki E

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and tyrosine kinase inhibitor have revolutionized the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). In this study, the clinical impact of HSCT and imatinib mesylate (IM) was retrospectively analyzed in 28 children with CML treated in our institutes...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Muramatsu H,Takahashi Y,Sakaguchi H,Shimada A,Nishio N,Hama A,Doisaki S,Yagasaki H,Matsumoto K,Kato K,Kojima S

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired sideroblastic anaemia may be related to drugs and other chemicals that inhibit the activity of mitochondrial enzymes involved in haem synthesis. We report a case of secondary acquired sideroblastic anaemia following administration of triethylene tetramine dihydrochloride (trientine), a second-line copper-chel...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Perry AR,Pagliuca A,Fitzsimons EJ,Mufti GJ,Williams R

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloid/NK cell precursor lymphoma/leukemia has been suggested to be of precursor NK origin. We report a 1-year-old boy with myeloid/NK cell precursor lymphoma/leukemia who presented with a skin nodule. Biopsy of the skin nodule specimen revealed CD45(+), CD56(+), myeloid antigen(+), CD7(-), CD3(-), CD19(-), CD34(-), ...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Hashii Y,Okuda T,Ohta H,Ozono K,Hara J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A phase 1/2 study was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of dasatinib in Japanese patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) or Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph(+) ALL) resistant or intolerant to imatinib. In phase 1, 18 patients with chronic phase (CP) CML were treated ...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Sakamaki H,Ishizawa KI,Taniwaki M,Fujisawa S,Morishima Y,Tobinai K,Okada M,Ando K,Usui N,Miyawaki S,Utsunomiya A,Uoshima N,Nagai T,Naoe T,Motoji T,Jinnai I,Tanimoto M,Miyazaki Y,Ohnishi K,Iida S,Okamoto S,Seriu

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extranodal natural killer/T cell lymphoma, nasal type (ENK/TCL), is an aggressive and rare hematological malignancy. Patients with advanced and relapsed/refractory disease have very poor outcomes. In this study, we retrospectively assessed the efficacy and safety of MEDA regimen (methotrexate, etoposide, dexamethasone...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Ding H,Chang J,Liu LG,Hu D,Zhang WH,Yan Y,Ma LY,Li ZC,Ma YJ,Hao SG,Tao R

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plasma levels of soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR; CD87) measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were higher in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) (5.8 +/- 4.7 ng/ml, mean +/- S.D., n = 9) than in normal donors (2.0 +/- 0.8 ng/ml, mean +/- S.D., n = 15). The hi...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Ninomiya H,Hasegawa Y,Nagasawa T,Abe T

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biphenotypic acute leukemia co-expressing T-lymphoid and myeloid markers is rare, accounting for less than 1% of acute leukemias. However, several clinical characteristics including male predominance, frequent lymphadenopathy and unfavorable outcome have been identified. Recurrence of monosomies 7p and/or 12p in T/mye...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Matsumoto Y,Taki T,Fujimoto Y,Taniguchi K,Shimizu D,Shimura K,Uchiyama H,Kuroda J,Nomura K,Inaba T,Shimazaki C,Horiike S,Taniwaki M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulatory T-cells (Tregs) are major mediators of mammalian self-tolerance via cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4) signaling pathways. An immune dysregulation syndrome associated with heterozygous germline mutations in CTLA4 was recently reported. Clinical features include recurrent infections, systemic lymphaden...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Ureshino H,Koarada S,Kamachi K,Yoshimura M,Yokoo M,Kubota Y,Ando T,Ichinohe T,Morio T,Kimura S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stromal cells may reverse acute inflammatory disorders. The placenta is important in feto-maternal tolerance. We have used placenta-derived decidua stromal cells (DSCs) to treat graft-versus-host disease and found an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect. We here report the use of DSCs in two patie...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Sadeghi B,Ersmark B,Moretti G,Mattsson J,Ringdén O

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sideroblastic anemias are anemic disorders characterized by the presence of ring sideroblasts in a patient's bone marrow. These disorders are typically divided into two types, congenital or acquired sideroblastic anemia. Recently, several genes were reported as responsible for congenital sideroblastic anemia; however,...

journal_title：International journal of hematology

authors： Furuyama K,Kaneko K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00