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Neutrophil Isolation and Analysis to Determine their Role in Lymphoma Cell Sensitivity to Therapeutic Agents
Published on: March 25, 2016
[Ibrutinib - new tool in hematologist hand, new challenges for internist]
Maciej Majcherek1, Marzena Dworacka2, Grzegorz Dworacki3
1Katedra I Zakład Farmakologii, Uniwersytet Medyczny Im. Karola Marcinkowskiego W Poznań, Polska, Katedra I Zakład Immunologii Klinicznej, Uniwersytet Medyczny Im. Karola Marcinkowskiego, Poznań, Polska, Katedra I Klinika Hematologii I Transplantacji Szpiku, Uniwersytet Medyczny Im. Karola Marcinkowskiego, Poznań, Polska.
Abstract:
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common cancer of the lymphatic tissue in adults. The peak incidence falls on the 65-70 year old. Therefore, the majority of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has at least one coexisting disease. Successful oncological and supportive treatment, that is common in recent years, significantly prolongs the survival. This paper presents ibrutinib - a new drug used to treat CLL. The aim of this paper is, to show an example of this drug, meaning and benefits of modern methods of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of oncology.
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