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  • Minimal residual disease  (2)
  • Chronische Lymphadenose  (1)
  • Cytotoxic antibodies  (1)
  • IFN-Therapie  (1)
  • 1
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Haarzelleukämie ; IFN-Therapie ; Zellmarker ; Thymidineinbau
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung In einer multizentrischen „open label“ Studie mit IFN-α2b wurden 85 Patienten mit Haarzell-Leukämie behandelt und ausgewertet. Die Induktionsbehandlung bestand in 2 × 106 E IFN-α2b/m2, 3 × wöchentlich, s.c. Die Ergebnisse zeigen die hohe Effektivität der Substanz, wobei unter den verwendeten Dosierungen geringe, gut tolerierbare und passagere Nebenwirkungen im Sinne eines grippeähnlichen Syndroms auftraten. Die Prozentzahl der Remissionen (CR + PR + MR) nach sechsmonatiger Behandlungszeit lag bei 89%, der Anteil von CR betrug 4%, von PR 69%. An einer kleinen Gruppe (4 Patienten) wurde nach Erzielen einer CR oder PR der Effekt unterschiedlicher Formen der Erhaltungstherapie getestet. Die bisherigen, statistisch noch nicht auswertbaren Resultate sprechen dafür, daß bei Auftreten eines Rückfalles nach Aussetzen oder Verringerung der IFN-Dosis (3 × 106 I.E., s.c., 1 × wöchentlich) durch Wiedereinsetzen oder Erhöhung von IFN-α2 neuerlich Remissionen erzielt werden können. Zur Erhaltung der Remissionen dürfte eine IFN-Dauertherapie notwendig sein. Mittels eines Kurzzeit in vitro Tests werde der Effekt von Interferon α2 auf die Inkorporation von H3-Thymidin und H3-Uridin in Haarzellen bestimmt. Für beide Präkursoren ergab sich keine Hemmung des Einbaues. Allerdings zeigte eine Langzeitinkubation (48 h) einen signifikant vermehrten H3-Uridin Einbau, während der H3-Thymidin Einbau unbeeinflußt blieb. Diese Resultate sprechen gegen einen unmittelbaren antiproliferativen Effekt von IFN-α2 auf Haarzellen, sie weisen aber auf eine Induktion der RNS-Synthese hin. Eine Zellmarker-Analyse der Haarzellen mit monoklonalen Antikörpern vor und während einer 7tägigen in vitro Behandlung mit IFN-α2 ergab keine Änderung des Phänotyps, so daß eine differenzierende Wirkung des IFN auf Haarzellen nicht beobachtet werden konnte.
    Notes: Summary Eighty-five patients with hairy-cell leukemia were treated in a multicentric “open label” study with IFN-α2b and evaluated. Induction therapy was 2 × 106 U IFN-α2b/m2, 3 times a week, s.c. The results show this regimen to be highly effective with only a few tolerable and transient side effects consisting mainly of flu-like symptoms. After 6 months of therapy 4% CR, 69% PR, and 16% MR, were noted. In a small group of four patients who had achieved CR or PR, we tested the effect of varying doses for maintenance therapy. Our preliminary results indicate that a relapse caused by interruption of IFN therapy or dose reduction to 3 × 106 U given once a week, o.c. could be successfully treated by readministration, or escalating the dosage of IFN. It seems that remission maintenance requires long-term treatment with IFN. In a short-term in vitro test we studied the effect of IFN-α2 on the incorporation of3H-thymidine and3H-uridine into hairy cells of five patients. Fort both precursors no appreciable effect was detected. However, after prolonged incubation for 48 h, a significant enhancement of3H-uridine incorporation was observed, while3H-thymidine incorporation remained unaffected. Cell marker analysis performed with monoclonal antibodies before and after incubation of hairy cells with IFN-α2 for up to 7 days did not reveal any change of the phenotype of hairy cells.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1432-0584
    Keywords: Acute promyelocytic leukemia ; Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction ; Minimal residual disease ; Promyelocytic leukemia ; Retinoic acid receptorα
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The PML/RARα fusion RNA can be detected in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), cytogenetically characterized by the translocation t(15; 17). Our study included ten newly diagnosed patients with APL who were investigated during the course of their diseases using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). At diagnosis, aberrant fragments with a size heterogeneity due to alternative spliced products were detected in all patients, we observed breakpoints within bcr3 (short type) in two patients and bcr1 and 2 breakpoints (long type) in eight patients. Treatment consisted of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in all patients; six patients received simultaneous cytostatic therapy during remission induction. At the time of complete hematological remission (CR), only two patients showed a negative RT-PCR result; eight of the ten patients were still PCR positive when nested primers were used. Subsequently, eight patients received consolidation chemotherapy and became PCR negative. Seven of eight patients are in continuous complete remission (median remission duration: 21 months, range: 11+−26+ months). One patient of the chemotherapy group became PCR positive after 4 months in complete remission and relapsed after 6 months. The remaining two patients who were treated only with ATRA relapsed, received induction chemotherapy, and are in second and third complete remission, respectively. In conclusion, PCR negativity can be achieved only by chemotherapeutic consolidation; patients treated with ATRA alone remain PCR positive. Relapse is always preceded by a positive PCR result. Surprisingly, also patients without measurable PML/ RARα-mRNA in sequential analyses after cytostatic treatment became PCR positive and experienced relapse.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1432-0584
    Keywords: Key words Acute promyelocytic leukemia ; Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction ; Minimal residual disease ; Promyelocytic leukemia ; Retinoic acid receptor α
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  The PML/RARα fusion RNA can be detected in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), cytogenetically characterized by the translocation t(15; 17). Our study included ten newly diagnosed patients with APL who were investigated during the course of their diseases using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). At diagnosis, aberrant fragments with a size heterogeneity due to alternative spliced products were detected in all patients, we observed breakpoints within bcr3 (short type) in two patients and bcr1 and 2 breakpoints (long type) in eight patients. Treatment consisted of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) in all patients; six patients received simultaneous cytostatic therapy during remission induction. At the time of complete hematological remission (CR), only two patients showed a negative RT-PCR result; eight of the ten patients were still PCR positive when nested primers were used. Subsequently, eight patients received consolidation chemotherapy and became PCR negative. Seven of eight patients are in continuous complete remission (median remission duration: 21 months, range: 11+–26+ months). One patient of the chemotherapy group became PCR positive after 4 months in complete remission and relapsed after 6 months. The remaining two patients who were treated only with ATRA relapsed, received induction chemotherapy, and are in second and third complete remission, respectively. In conclusion, PCR negativity can be achieved only by chemotherapeutic consolidation; patients treated with ATRA alone remain PCR positive. Relapse is always preceded by a positive PCR result. Surprisingly, also patients without measurable PML/RARα-mRNA in sequential analyses after cytostatic treatment became PCR positive and experienced relapse.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Lymphocytes ; Subpopulations ; Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia ; Lymphocyten ; Subpopulationen ; Chronische Lymphadenose
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Zirkulierende Lymphocyten setzen sich aus funktionell heterogenen Zellen zusammen, welche mit morphologischen Methoden allein nur ungenügend differenziert werden können. Unter Verwendung immunologischer und autoradiographischer Methoden wurden Lymphocyten mit Determinanten leichter (kappa) Ketten, Lymphocyten mit Membranreceptoren für Immun-Komplement-Komplexe, lymphatische Zellen mit cytoplasmatischem Immunglobulingehalt und Lymphocyten in DNS-Synthese bestimmt. Gegenüber Normalpersonen waren bei Patienten mit chronischer Lymphadenose Abweichungen an mehreren dieser Lymphocytenpopulationen nachweisbar. Die Ergebnisse werden im Hinblick auf das Konzept thymus- und knochenmarkabhängiger Lymphocyten diskutiert, deren Differenzierung mit immunologischen Methoden erleichtert wird.
    Notes: Summary Circulating lymphocytes consist of a heterogenous cell population. Employing immunological and autoradiographic methods lymphocytes with Ig (kappa) determinants, those with membrane receptors for immune-complement complexes, lymphocytes containing Ig intracellularly and those in DNA synthesis were evaluated in normals and in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). The concept of functionally defective lymphocytes in CLL was further substantiated. The use of immunological markers for identifying thymus (T)- and bone marrow (B) derived human lymphocytes is discussed.
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  • 5
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    Journal of molecular medicine 50 (1972), S. 484-486 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Cytotoxic antibodies ; Lymphocytes ; Lupus erythematosus ; Cytotoxische Antikörper ; Lymphocyten ; Lupus erythematodes ; Autoantikörper
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Seren von Patienten mit Lupus erythematodes, mit primär chronischer Polyarthritis, mit lymphoproliferativen Erkrankungen sowie verschiedenen Erkrankungen mit antinucleären Antikörpern wurden auf das Vorhandensein von Antikörpern gegen autologe Lymphocyten, sog. „Lymphocytotoxine“ getestet. Diese Lymphocytotoxine konnten fast ausschließlich bei Patienten mit LE nachgewiesen werden. Von 12 Patienten mit LE fehlten diese Antikörper nur in einem Fall. Ihr Auftreten war unabhängig von der Aktivität der Erkrankung. Die Virusätologie als Ursache der Entstehung des LE wird diskutiert.
    Notes: Summary Sera of patients suffering from Lupus erythematosus (LE), rheumatoid arthritis, lymphoproliferative disorders and various diseases with a high incidence of antinuclear antibodies were investigated with regard to antibodies against autologous lymphocytes, the so called “lymphocytotoxins”. These lymphocytotoxins were detected almost exclusively in patients with LE. They were present in 11 of 12 patients with LE in active as well as in successfully treated cases. The etiology of the disease is discussed in the light of these findings.
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