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Relative increase in lymphocytes from as early as 1 month predicts improved response to dasatinib in chronic-phase chronic myelogenous leukemia.
International journal of hematology - 1 Jan 2014
Kumagai Takashi, Matsuki Eri, Inokuchi Koiti, Ohashi Kazuteru, Shinagawa Atsushi, Takeuchi Jin, Yoshida Chikashi, Okamoto Shinichiro, Wakita Hisashi, Kozai Yasuji, Shirasugi Yukari, Fujisawa Shin, Iwase Osamu, Yano Shingo, Nishiwaki Kaichi, Oba Koji, Sakamoto Junichi, Sakamaki Hisashi
Abstract excerpt
Lymphocytosis in response to dasatinib for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) may be associated with favorable response. However, it occurs at varying times and in a limited subset of patients. To identify early clinical markers for favorable responses applicable to all patients with or without lymphocytosis, we prospectively analyzed lymphocyte profiles of 50 Japanese CML patients treated with dasatinib after...
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