Expression of Myeloid Antigen in Neoplastic Plasma Cells Is Related to Adverse Prognosis in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

We evaluated the association between the expression of myeloid antigens on neoplastic plasma cells and patient prognosis. The expression status of CD13, CD19, CD20, CD33, CD38, CD56, and CD117 was analyzed on myeloma cells from 55 newly diagnosed patients, including 36 men (65%), of median age 61 ye...

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Main Authors: Hyoeun Shim, Joo Hee Ha, Hyewon Lee, Ji Yeon Sohn, Hyun Ju Kim, Hyeon-Seok Eom, Sun-Young Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/893243