NK Cells as Possible Prognostic Factor in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Joint Authors
Mizia-Malarz, Agnieszka
Sobol-Milejska, Grażyna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Deficiency or impaired function natural killer (NK) cells might result in the development of serious infections and promote the development of malignancies.
The aim of our study was to assess the prognostic role of NK cell percentage in bone marrow on the day of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) diagnosis.
84 children (49 males=58%; median age 5 yrs) with ALL were enrolled.
The NK cell percentage was assessed using flow cytometry with antibodies against the cluster of differentiation (CD): CD3, CD56, and CD16.
We evaluated two groups: group I (NK+), patients with NK cells in the bone marrow (n=74), and group II (NK-), patients without NK cells in the bone marrow (n=10) (cut-off value of negative <1%).
In the patients from group I, the prednisone good response on day 8 and the remission on day 15 of treatment were observed significantly more often (p=.01, p=.03).
The children from group I had significantly better survival as compared to those from group II (p=.02) (HR 2.59; 95% CI: 1.38-4.85).
The presence of NK cells in the bone marrow at diagnosis can be a prognostic factor in children with ALL.
The presented results should be the basis for further research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mizia-Malarz, Agnieszka& Sobol-Milejska, Grażyna. 2019. NK Cells as Possible Prognostic Factor in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Disease Markers،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147068
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mizia-Malarz, Agnieszka& Sobol-Milejska, Grażyna. NK Cells as Possible Prognostic Factor in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Disease Markers No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147068
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mizia-Malarz, Agnieszka& Sobol-Milejska, Grażyna. NK Cells as Possible Prognostic Factor in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Disease Markers. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147068
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147068