The Value of IgM Memory B-Cells in the Assessment of Splenic Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Splenic Dysfunction: A DCCSS-LATER Study

Background. Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) who received radiotherapy involving the spleen or total body irradiation (TBI) might be at risk for splenic dysfunction. A comprehensive screening test for examining splenic dysfunction is lacking. Objective. We investigated whether IgM memory B-cells cou...

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Main Authors: Bente M. Houtman, Iris Walraven, Elke de Grouw, Richard W. M. van der Maazen, Leontien C. M. Kremer, Eline van Dulmen-den Broeder, Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink, Wim J. E. Tissing, Dorine Bresters, Helena J. H. van der Pal, Andrica C. H. de Vries, Marloes Louwerens, Margriet van der Heiden-van der Loo, Sebastian J. C. Neggers, Geert O. Janssens, Nicole M. A. Blijlevens, Annechien J. A. Lambeck, Frank Preijers, Jacqueline J. Loonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/5863995