Myeloma stem cell phenotype. Implications for treatment.

doi:10.1016/s0889-8588(05)70414-7

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Myeloma stem cell phenotype. Implications for treatment.

Hematology/oncology clinics of North America - 1 Feb 1997

Epstein J

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The phenotypic heterogeneity of myeloma cells in fact delineates a differentiation process that appears to be an integral part of the disease process. Immature myeloma cells interact with their microenvironment differently than do the more mature cells. As a result of this interaction, the immatu...

Topics

Animals
B-Lymphocytes
Cell Differentiation
Humans
Multiple Myeloma
Phenotype
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Stem Cells

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