Leukemia Therapy
Post-remission mobilization yields valuable DC precursors
Published in Blood Weekly, April 15th, 2004
DCs are "potent antigen-presenting cells that can induce effective tumor-specific T-cell responses," hematologists in Spain noted.
In a recent study, J. Sanchez and colleagues at University Hospital Reina Sofia in Cordoba "investigated leukapheresis products as sources of DC precursors in 48 patients undergoing autologous peripheral blood stem-cell (PBSC) transplantation for hematological malignancies."
"Strikingly, high-dose cytarabine and etoposide plus granulocyte colony stimulating factor...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Blood Weekly
Source: Blood Weekly (2004-04-15)
More Articles from Blood Weekly
- Blood Substitutes
HBOC-201 has gelatin-like hemodynamic effects - Umbilical Cord Blood
Novel cord blood population of naive CD8 cells identified - Stem-Cell Research
Early fetal blood - but not cord blood - is rich in mesenchymal stem cells - Stem-Cell Transplantation
Hepatitis C patients are at risk of late, rapid post-SCT cirrhosis - Stem-Cell Transplantation
Hypertransfusion does not improve outcome of major ABO-disparate SCT - Addiction Medicine
Children exposed to cocaine in utero should be screened for anemia and lead - More from this issue of Blood Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
