| Serum free light chain analysis in multiple myeloma and plasma cell dyscrasias. | |
| | |
MedLine Citation:
|
PMID: 21162651 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
|
After the development of a reliable method to detect free light chains in serum, several investigations have been conducted to explore their importance in plasma cell dyscrasias (PCD). Detection of monoclonal proteins is very important in the diagnosis and management of PCD, which include a broad spectrum of diseases such as multiple myeloma and also benign, premalignant disorders like monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. The aim of this article is to summarize the recent studies and to highlight the importance of free light chain analysis in the diagnosis of PCD, its prognostic value and role in the management of this group of diseases. |
| | |
Authors:
|
Guner Hayri Ozsan; Angela Dispenzieri |
Publication Detail:
|
Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
|
Title: Expert review of clinical immunology Volume: 7 ISSN: 1744-8409 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Rev Clin Immunol Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
|
Created Date: 2010-12-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
|
Nlm Unique ID: 101271248 Medline TA: Expert Rev Clin Immunol Country: England |
Other Details:
|
Languages: eng Pagination: 65-73 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
|
Division of Hematology, Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Inciralti 35340, Izmir, Turkey. |
Export Citation:
|
APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex |
| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
|
|
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: Acute infusion reactions induced by monoclonal antibody therapy.
Next Document: Stimulation of anti-tumor immunity by photodynamic therapy.