Effect of VDR polymorphisms on growth and bone mineral density in homozygous beta thalassaemia.

abstract：:This study systematically reviewed and meta-analysed the prognostic value of complete remission status at end-of-treatment (18) F-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients treated with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and pred...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Adams HJ,Nievelstein RA,Kwee TC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we have carried out haplotype analysis at the beta-globin gene cluster and defined the beta-thalassaemia mutations in a large Sardinian family, ascertained through a proband with thalassaemia major, in which several members were carriers of a beta-thalassaemia allele characterized by microcytosis, hypoch...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Oggiano L,Pirastu M,Moi P,Longinotti M,Perseu L,Cao A

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously established a serum-free (SF) culture medium, which supports normal haemopoietic progenitor cell growth for at least 4 weeks as does conventional serum dependent (SD) medium. In the present study, we investigated the efficacy of such a defined SF liquid medium which sustained in vitro residual norma...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Da WM,Douay L,Barbu V,Fabrega S,Allieri MA,Drouet X,Deloux J,Giarratana MC,Ozsahin H,van den Akker J,Vanhaeke D,Gorin NC

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The success of genetically engineered T cells that express chimeric antigen receptors (CARTs) has been a momentous step forward in harnessing the potent cancer fighting abilities of the immune system. The efficacy seen in relapsed/refractory (r/r) acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), not only by inducing remission, bu...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Orlowski RJ,Porter DL,Frey NV

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are a heterogeneous population of immature myeloid cells at different stages of maturation that play a role in cancer tolerance and function as an immune-suppressive cell subpopulation. They utilize different mechanisms to block both innate and adaptive arms of anti-tumour immu...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Tadmor T,Attias D,Polliack A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The levels of platelet-associated Igs (PAIgs) and plasma circulating antiplatelet antibodies were evaluated by a flow cytometric immunofluorescence assay (FCIFA), an enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA), and a platelet radioactive antiglobulin test (PRAT), in a group of 45 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected intr...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Gonzalez-Conejero R,Rivera J,Rosillo MC,Cano A,Rodriguez T,Vicente V

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Site-specific deletions of the 5' part of the TAL1 gene (tal(d)) are among the most frequent non-random genetic abnormalities in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL). They are usually detected by PCR from DNA with several primer pairs or by Southern blot analysis. Since tal(d) lead to expression of a SIL-TAL1 ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Delabesse E,Bernard M,Landman-Parker J,Davi F,Leboeuf D,Varet B,Valensi F,Macintyre EA

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) is released to circulating blood after intravenous (i.v.) and subcutaneous (s.c.) injections of heparins, and may thus contribute to the antithrombotic effect of heparins. We have recently shown that total TFPI activity, plasma free TFPI antigen, and heparin releasable TFPI were ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Bendz B,Hansen JB,Andersen TO,Ostergaard P,Sandset PM

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current laboratory diagnostic methods for invasive fungal infection (IFI) in haemato-oncology patients are insensitive, resulting in late diagnosis and contributing to high mortality. In recent years, progress has been made in the development and evaluation of sensitive sero-diagnostic assays, including detection of g...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： McLintock LA,Jones BL

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 6-month-old male infant with hereditary spherocytosis (HS) who was the first child of a cousin marriage is presented. The patient had splenomegaly and severe anaemia. Examination of the peripheral blood smear revealed spherocytes and the osmotic fragility of red blood cells was greatly increased. Physical examinatio...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Duru F,Gürgey A,Oztürk G,Yörükan S,Altay C

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased osteoclastic bone resorption is the major causal factor of bone disease in multiple myeloma. Recently, non-invasive methods have been developed for the estimation of bone resorptive activity. To evaluate the biological sensitivity and clinical usefulness of five biochemical assays for measuring the C-termina...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Abildgaard N,Brixen K,Kristensen JE,Eriksen EF,Nielsen JL,Heickendorff L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent advent of an improved commercial serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of circulating galactomannan (GM), a major constituent of Aspergillus cell walls, has contributed to the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis (IA) in many haematology and transplant centres. However, the optima...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Maertens J,Theunissen K,Verbeken E,Lagrou K,Verhaegen J,Boogaerts M,Eldere JV

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple rapid platelet aggregation test was used to evaluate cross-reactivity of four low molecular weight heparins and the heparinoid ORG 10172 in three patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The low molecular weight heparins cross-reacted in 11 out of 12 tests. The heparinoid ORG 10172 did not cross-react ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Keeling DM,Richards EM,Baglin TP

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In advanced chronic myeloid leukaemia patients, STI-571 produces complete haematological response in most cases and cytogenetic response in up to 50%. However, these patients often suffer periods of pancytopenia, which can lead to life-threatening complications, and is probably due to the small number of residual norm...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Lewalle P,Meuleman N,Verhest A,Bron D,Martiat P

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because the phagocytic function of non-stimulated human polymorphonuclear granulocytes (PMN) is impaired after incubation with either polynuclear Fe(III) or Fe(II), we decided to study lipid peroxidation of PMN and monocytes by these iron complexes. Lipid peroxidation was assessed by measuring thiobarbituric acid reac...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Hoepelman IM,Bezemer WA,van Doornmalen E,Verhoef J,Marx JJ

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In whole blood from splenectomized subjects (n = 20), red cells showed a significant increase of mean surface area (MSA), mean cell volume (MCV), MSA/MCV-ratio and osmotic resistance, with the mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) being decreased. Studies on red cell populations of different cell age revealed tha...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： de Haan LD,Werre JM,Ruben AM,Huls HA,de Gier J,Staal GE

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is one of early success. However, disease-free survival (DFS) does not reflect latent organ injury and its impact on health status and well-being beyond 5 years. In fact, we are at a crossroads, in terms of needing individualized approaches to maintain DFS, while minimizing late ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Castellino SM,Parsons SK,Kelly KM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) were recently demonstrated to exist in human cord blood. Phytohaemagglutinin (PHA), a potent mitogen for mononuclear cells was used to induce EPCs from unsorted cord blood mononuclear cells (CBMCs). Adherent cells in clusters appeared approximately 24 h after CBMCs were cultured in ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Kang HJ,Kim SC,Kim YJ,Kim CW,Kim JG,Ahn HS,Park SI,Jung MH,Choi BC,Kimm K

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bendamustine + rituximab (BR) is the current first-line standard-of-care for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in fit patients aged 66-70 years, whereas chlorambucil + CD20 antibody is recommended in older patients with co-morbidities. This retrospective real-world study investigated whether risk-adapted BR was safe...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Mattsson A,Sylvan SE,Asklid A,Wiggh J,Winqvist M,Lundin J,Mansouri L,Rosenquist R,Johansson H,Österborg A,Hansson L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The availability of novel therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma has had a dramatic impact on the depth of response that can be expected on initial treatment. Despite these advances, disease relapse remains inevitable in most patients and brings with it a different set of priorities for therapy. The most rece...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Moreau P,de Wit E

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of factor XI (FXI) in blood coagulation has been clarified in recent years by descriptions of FXI-deficient patients who are prone to excessive bleeding after haemostatic challenge. We have studied a large kindred of an Italian FXI-deficient patient with a previously undescribed mutation. The propositus, a 68...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Alhaq A,Mitchell M,Sethi M,Rahman S,Flynn G,Boulton P,Caeno G,Smith M,Savidge G

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this population-based survey covering two geographically distinct UK regions, we evaluated the number of myeloma patients aged < or =65 years who have not undergone transplantation. The combined data from both of these regions showed that 57% of age-eligible patients were not transplanted. While early death and com...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Morris TC,Velangi M,Jackson G,Marks DI,Ranaghan L,Northern Ireland Regional Haematology Group.,Northern Regional Haematologists Group.,Clinical Trials Committee of The British Scoiety for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroxyurea increases fetal haemoglobin in many patients with sickle cell anaemia, but its effectiveness in thalassaemia appears to be less consistent. We describe the response to hydroxyurea in an adult male with homozygous beta thalassaemia, symptomatic paraspinal extramedullary haemopoiesis, bone pain, and progress...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Saxon BR,Rees D,Olivieri NF

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis may be associated with activation of the coagulation system and, in its most severe form, may result in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Initially, there is thrombosis primarily affecting small and medium sized vessels and contributing to organ dysfunction, but continued activation results in consu...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Scully M,Levi M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interferon(rIFN)-alpha, a successful therapeutic agent in the control of thrombocytosis, has been shown to suppress human megakaryopoiesis. We investigated bone marrow biopsies from 12 patients with thrombocytosis due to chronic myeloproliferative disorders. Prior to treatment as well as during rIFN-alpha-2c therapy, ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Chott A,Gisslinger H,Thiele J,Fritz E,Linkesch W,Radaszkiewicz T,Ludwig H

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The molecular basis accounting for the peculiar clinical and biological features of hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) is currently unknown. Deregulation of cell cycle genes plays a significant role in oncogenesis and there is considerable evidence suggesting that Cdk inhibitors (Ckis) function as tumour suppressors. We and o...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Chilosi M,Chiarle R,Lestani M,Menestrina F,Montagna L,Ambrosetti A,Prolla G,Pizzolo G,Doglioni C,Piva R,Pagano M,Inghirami G

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In four unrelated patients with chronic haemolysis and markedly reduced red blood cell (RBC) glutathione (49.5%, 12.6%, 11.5% and 15% of the normal concentration respectively), a severe glutathione synthetase (GSH-S, EC 6.3.2.3) deficiency was found. One case exhibited a neonatal haemolytic anaemia associated with oxo...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Corrons JL,Alvarez R,Pujades A,Zarza R,Oliva E,Lasheras G,Callis M,Ribes A,Gelbart T,Beutler E

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new, in-line high-efficiency 3-5 log10 leucodepletion filter system (Leukotrap RC system) was used to investigate the effect of pre-storage white cell removal on the quality of AS-3 red cell concentrates stored for 42 d at 4 degrees C. Median residual white cell content was 4 x 10(5) when filtration was performed at...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Heaton WA,Holme S,Smith K,Brecher ME,Pineda A,AuBuchon JP,Nelson E

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In studies on human platelets, nitroprusside (NP) alone at 1-10 micromol/l increased platelet cyclic AMP (cAMP) by 40-70%, whereas increases in cyclic GMP (cGMP) were much larger in percentage though not in concentration terms. Collagen enhanced these increases in cAMP up to fourfold, without affecting cGMP. This effe...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Jang EK,Azzam JE,Dickinson NT,Davidson MM,Haslam RJ

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the presence of P-glycoprotein (P-gp)-170, multidrug resistance protein (MRP), lung resistance protein (LRP)-56 and Bcl-2 in CD19-positive cells from 100 cases of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). P-gp-170 was found in 73% of the CLL cases with no significant difference regarding stage or previous trea...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Consoli U,Santonocito A,Stagno F,Fiumara P,Privitera A,Parisi G,Giustolisi GM,Pavone B,Palumbo GA,Di Raimondo F,Milone G,Guglielmo P,Giustolisi R

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00