Platelet aggregating IgG antibody to platelet surface glycoproteins associated with thrombosis and thrombocytopenia.

abstract：:We report a Lancashire family with mild haemophilia B associated with a -6 G to A mutation in the factor IX promoter. This mutation has been reported previously in Britain in one other affected family. The factor IX haplotype of these two unrelated patients was determined by PCR analysis of seven polymorphic sites wit...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Stowell KM,Figueiredo MS,Brownlee GG,Jones P,Bolton-Maggs PH

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a haematological malignancy characterised by the clonal expansion of plasma cells (PCs) within the bone marrow. Despite advances in therapy, MM remains a largely incurable disease with a median survival of 6 years. In almost all cases, the development of MM is preceded by the benign PC conditi...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Dutta AK,Hewett DR,Fink JL,Grady JP,Zannettino ACW

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with Down syndrome have been found to have characteristic in vivo and in vitro methotrexate toxicity. The in vitro methotrexate toxicity characteristic of Down syndrome can be diminished by the in vivo administration of supplemental high doses of folic acid. A possible explanation for the increased sensitivit...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Peeters MA,Rethore MO,Lejeune J

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a simple approach for molecular characterization and locus assignment of structural mutants by direct sequencing of enzymatically amplified DNA selective to alpha 1 and alpha 2 globin gene regions. Nucleotide substitution of two structural variants (Stanleyville II alpha 2(78Lys) and J Mexico alpha 2(54Glu...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Dodé C,Rochette J,Krishnamoorthy R

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:18F-fluoro-deoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) might be a better tool than computerized tomography (CT) in predicting long-term treatment outcome in patients with relapsed chemosensitive lymphoma who are candidates for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). We studied patients with recurrent or...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Schot B,van Imhoff G,Pruim J,Sluiter W,Vaalburg W,Vellenga E

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) has been associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. We carried out a retrospective multicentre cohort study on 1491 patients with MGUS. In 49 patients (3.3%) MGUS was diagnosed after a thrombotic event. Follow-up details for a period of at least 12 months...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Za T,De Stefano V,Rossi E,Petrucci MT,Andriani A,Annino L,Cimino G,Caravita T,Pisani F,Ciminello A,Torelli F,Villivà N,Bongarzoni V,Rago A,Betti S,Levi A,Felici S,Gentilini F,Calabrese E,Leone G,Multiple Myeloma G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CDKN2 gene, encoding the cyclin-dependent kinase-4 inhibitor p16, is a putative tumour-suppressor gene because it is frequently altered in many malignant tumours. We analysed the CDKN2 gene in 44 cases of adult T-cell leukaemia (ATL) by Southern blot analysis, polymerase chain reaction-mediated single-strand confo...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Uchida T,Kinoshita T,Watanabe T,Nagai H,Murate T,Saito H,Hotta T

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pralatrexate inhibits folic acid metabolism, and preclinical studies have shown that it is cytotoxic to multiple myeloma cells. This phase 1 study investigated the safety and efficacy of pralatrexate in combination with bortezomib in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. A standard 3 + 3 design was used...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Dunn TJ,Dinner S,Price E,Coutré SE,Gotlib J,Hao Y,Berube C,Medeiros BC,Liedtke M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum ferritin level is one of the most commonly requested investigations in both primary and secondary care. Whilst low serum ferritin levels invariably indicate reduced iron stores, raised serum ferritin levels can be due to multiple different aetiologies, including iron overload, inflammation, liver or renal diseas...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Cullis JO,Fitzsimons EJ,Griffiths WJ,Tsochatzis E,Thomas DW,British Society for Haematology.

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major histocompatibility complex class I molecule expression is reduced in some malignant tumours permitting escape from immune surveillance and is therefore associated with a poor prognosis. Seven cases of non-Hodgkin lymphomas out of 300 cases of malignant lymphoproliferative disorders totally lacked expression of c...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Amiot L,Onno M,Lamy T,Dauriac C,Le Prise PY,Fauchet R,Drenou B

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follicular lymphoma (FL) constitutes a significant proportion of lymphomas and shows frequent relapses. Beyond conventional chemotherapy, new therapeutic approaches have emerged, focussing on the interplay between lymphoma cells and the microenvironment. Here we report the immunophenotypic investigation of the microen...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Menter T,Tzankov A,Zucca E,Kimby E,Hultdin M,Sundström C,Beiske K,Cogliatti S,Banz Y,Cathomas G,Karjalainen-Lindsberg ML,Grobholz R,Mazzucchelli L,Sander B,Hawle H,Hayoz S,Dirnhofer S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacteria in platelet components (PC) may result in transfusion-related sepsis (TRS). Pathogen inactivation of PC with amotosalen (A-PC) can abrogate the risk of TRS and hence facilitate storage to 7 d. A randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of A-PC stored for 6-7 d was condu...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Lozano M,Knutson F,Tardivel R,Cid J,Maymó RM,Löf H,Roddie H,Pelly J,Docherty A,Sherman C,Lin L,Propst M,Corash L,Prowse C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow cytometry was used to determine the percentage and number of circulating CD34+ cells in fetal blood from 100 pregnancies at 13-38 weeks gestation. When expressed as a percentage of the total number of lymphocytes, the proportion of CD34+ cells decreased exponentially from a mean of 11.1% (9.2 x 10(7)/l) at 13 wee...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Thilaganathan B,Nicolaides KH,Morgan G

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old man from an endemic area of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) developed rapid generalized lymphadenopathy and abdominal tumours. The white blood cell count was 198.3 x 10(9)/l with 93% lymphocytes, 66.3% of which expressed large granular lymphocytes (LGLs). Bone marrow and lymph nodes were ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Sakamoto Y,Kawachi Y,Uchida T,Abe T,Mori M,Setsu K,Indo N

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) and the HELLP syndrome (haemolytic anaemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) are thrombotic microangiopathies characterized by microvascular endothelial activation, cell injury and thrombosis. aHUS is a disease of complement dysregulation, specifically a gain ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Fang CJ,Richards A,Liszewski MK,Kavanagh D,Atkinson JP

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-6 (IL6) plays a central role in multiple myeloma pathogenesis and confers resistance to corticosteroid-induced apoptosis. We therefore evaluated the efficacy and safety of siltuximab, an anti-IL6 monoclonal antibody, alone and in combination with dexamethasone, for patients with relapsed or refractory mult...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Voorhees PM,Manges RF,Sonneveld P,Jagannath S,Somlo G,Krishnan A,Lentzsch S,Frank RC,Zweegman S,Wijermans PW,Orlowski RZ,Kranenburg B,Hall B,Casneuf T,Qin X,van de Velde H,Xie H,Thomas SK

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A serial study of coagulation activation and whole-blood viscosity was performed on 37 patients with local or systemic bacterial infection, malaria, or a viral infection. Thrombocytopenia, without consumption of coagulation factors, was the main feature of benign tertian malaria and viral infection, whereas in septica...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Richardson SG,Matthews KB,Cruickshank JK,Geddes AM,Stuart J

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to clarify the indications for splenectomy in patients with homozygous beta thalassaemia we studied, retrospectively, the basal pre-transfusion haemoglobin levels and blood transfusion requirements before and after splenectomy, in a series of patients with this disorder. Thirty-six patients, of whom 20 underw...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Engelhard D,Cividalli G,Rachmilewitz EA

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been proposed that when ABO unmatched platelets are transfused circulating immune complexes (CIC) may be formed between the patient's soluble ABH antigens and the transfused antibodies. Platelets might then be destroyed by bystander mechanisms or by the binding of CIC to the Fc receptor or to C3 binding membran...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Heal JM,Masel D,Rowe JM,Blumberg N

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microparticles are circulating, phospholipid rich, submicron particles released from the membranes of endothelial cells, platelets, leucocytes and erythrocytes. Investigation into their biological activity has revealed diverse actions in coagulation, cell signalling and cellular interactions. These actions are mediate...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Lynch SF,Ludlam CA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloma cells thrive in an environment of sustained inflammation, which impacts the development and evolution of the disease, as well as drug resistance. We evaluated the impact of genetic polymorphisms in the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) pathway, which have been implicated in different inflammatory responses in the ou...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Bagratuni T,Terpos E,Eleutherakis-Papaiakovou E,Kalapanida D,Gavriatopoulou M,Migkou M,Liacos CI,Tasidou A,Matsouka C,Mparmparousi D,Dimopoulos MA,Kastritis E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epstein-Barr virus-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (EBV-HLH) is one of the most common subtypes of secondary HLH. However, more than 30% of patients do not respond to traditional treatment. Here, we investigated the efficacy and safety of the L-DEP regimen as a salvage therapy for paediatric refractory ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Zhao Y,Li Z,Zhang L,Lian H,Ma H,Wang D,Zhao X,Zhang Q,Wang T,Zhang R

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restriction endonuclease analysis has been performed on the alpha and beta globin gene clusters of 57 Cypriots homozygous for beta thalassaemia, 30 with the transfusion dependent form of the condition (thalassaemia major) and 27 who are less severely affected (thalassaemia intermedia). There was a significant differen...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Wainscoat JS,Kanavakis E,Wood WG,Letsky EA,Huehns ER,Marsh GW,Higgs DR,Clegg JB,Weatherall DJ

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is characterized by frequent recurrences. Effective screening for relapses will enable intervention prior to overt episodes of TTP. The present study used a modified assay to detect ADAMTS13 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type 1 motif, 13) ac...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Jin M,Casper TC,Cataland SR,Kennedy MS,Lin S,Li YJ,Wu HM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of positive Philadelphia chromosome adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with a novel unbalanced translocation t(17;19), leading to trisomy of 17q21-qter. The patient did not obtain complete haematological response and died a few months after diagnosis. The significance of the 17q21-qter trisomy, resul...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Specchia G,Albano F,Anelli L,Storlazzi CT,Cimino G,Liso A,Zagaria A,Liso V,Rocchi M

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although individuals with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) have elevated baseline inflammation and endothelial activation, the acute phase response to maximal exercise has not been evaluated among children with SCA. We measured the acute phase response to maximal exercise testing for soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule (...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Liem RI,Onyejekwe K,Olszewski M,Nchekwube C,Zaldivar FP,Radom-Aizik S,Rodeghier MJ,Thompson AA

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) has been mainly used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The main mechanisms of action of TPE include the removal of circulating autoantibodies, immune complexes, complement components, cytokines and adhesion molecules, along with sensitization of antibody-producing cells to immu...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Zanatta E,Cozzi M,Marson P,Cozzi F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic risk factors play an important role in the aetiology of vascular diseases. The insertion/deletion polymorphism (4G/5G) in the promotor region of the plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) gene has been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction. We investigated 136 patients with minor stroke...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Endler G,Lalouschek W,Exner M,Mitterbauer G,Häring D,Mannhalter C

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the relationship between normal B-cells, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (B-CLL) cells and hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) cells the three cell types were incubated with phorbol myristic acetate (PMA). The parameters studied were morphology, immunophenotype and tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Visser L,Poppema S

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minor histocompatibility antigens (mHAs) are major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated peptides, which trigger T-cell responses that mediate graft versus host disease (GVHD) and graft versus leukaemia effects. We recently identified a new mHA epitope, termed ACC-1, which is presented by HLA-A*2402 and encoded ...

journal_title：British journal of haematology

authors： Nishida T,Akatsuka Y,Morishima Y,Hamajima N,Tsujimura K,Kuzushima K,Kodera Y,Takahashi T

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00