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Circulating interleukin (IL)-8, IL-2R, IL-12, and IL-15 levels are independently prognostic in primary myelofibrosis: a comprehensive cytokine profiling study.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 1 Apr 2011
Tefferi Ayalew, Vaidya Rakhee, Caramazza Domenica, Finke Christy, Lasho Terra, Pardanani Animesh
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PURPOSE: Abnormal cytokine expression accompanies myelofibrosis and might be a therapeutic target for Janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor drugs. This study describes the spectrum of plasma cytokine abnormalities in primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and examines their phenotypic correlates and prognostic significance. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients included in this study were required to have archived plasma, bone...
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