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A CD21 low phenotype, with no evidence of autoantibodies to complement proteins, is consistent with a poor prognosis in CLL.
Oncotarget - 20 Oct 2015
Nichols Eva-Maria, Jones Rachel, Watson Rachael, Pepper Chris J, Fegan Chris, Marchbank Kevin J
Abstract excerpt
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is characterized by differential BCR signaling and autoimmune complications. Complement modulates B-cell function via C3d and CD21 cross-linked to the B-cell receptor (BCR). We hypothesized that CD21 contributes to BCR signaling and participates in the autoimmunity associated with CLL. We analyzed CD21 expression on 106 CLL patient samples and matched serum from 50...
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