1999
Use of rituximab and irradiated donor-derived lymphocytes to control Epstein–Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferation in patients undergoing related haplo-identical stem cell transplantation
McGuirk J, Seropian S, Howe G, Smith B, Stoddart L, Cooper D. Use of rituximab and irradiated donor-derived lymphocytes to control Epstein–Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferation in patients undergoing related haplo-identical stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplantation 1999, 24: 1253-1258. PMID: 10642818, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1702052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntigens, ViralAntineoplastic AgentsBlood Component TransfusionBlood DonorsDNA, ViralGraft vs Host DiseaseHematologic NeoplasmsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansImmunosuppression TherapyLymphocytesLymphoproliferative DisordersMalePolymerase Chain ReactionRituximabConceptsEpstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferative disorderStem cell transplantationEBV DNA titersB cell populationsCell transplantationTherapeutic strategiesEpstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferationHaplo-identical stem cell transplantationEffective alternative therapeutic strategyAllogeneic stem cell transplantationCourses of rituximabDonor-derived lymphocytesPost-transplant immunosuppressionMonoclonal B-cell populationCD20 monoclonal antibodyCell populationsAlternative therapeutic strategiesImmunosuppressive medicationsSevere GVHDHost diseaseLymphocyte infusionPost transplantFatal complicationCurative therapyLymphoproliferative disorders
1990
Retroviral mediated transfer and expression of exogenous genes in primary lymphoid cells: assaying for a viral transactivator activity in normal and malignant cells.
Strair R, Towle M, Heald P, Smith B. Retroviral mediated transfer and expression of exogenous genes in primary lymphoid cells: assaying for a viral transactivator activity in normal and malignant cells. Blood 1990, 76: 1201-8. PMID: 2144777, DOI: 10.1182/blood.v76.6.1201.bloodjournal7661201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdenovirus E2 promoterBeta-galactosidase geneLymphoid cellsE2 promoterRecombinant retrovirusPrimary lymphoid cellsPrimary cellsSpecific cell typesViral gene productsLymphoproliferative disordersBeta-galactosidase activityGene productsMalignant cellsSimilar infectionsExogenous genesExogenous promoterTransactivator activityCell typesPromoterGenesInfectionRetrovirusesCellsExpressionPatientsRetroviral Mediated Transfer and Expression of Exogenous Genes in Primary Lymphoid Cells: Assaying for a Viral Transactivator Activity in Normal and Malignant Cells
Strair R, Towle M, Heald P, Smith B. Retroviral Mediated Transfer and Expression of Exogenous Genes in Primary Lymphoid Cells: Assaying for a Viral Transactivator Activity in Normal and Malignant Cells. Blood 1990, 76: 1201-1208. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v76.6.1201.1201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdenovirus E2 promoterLymphoid cellsBeta-galactosidase geneE2 promoterPrimary lymphoid cellsRecombinant retrovirusPrimary cellsSpecific cell typesLymphoproliferative disordersViral gene productsRetroviral-Mediated TransferMalignant cellsBeta-galactosidase activitySimilar infectionsGene productsExogenous genesExogenous promoterTransactivator activityCell typesPromoterGenesInfectionCellsRetrovirusesPatients
1989
Flow cytometric surface light chain analysis of lymphocyte‐rich effusions. A useful adjunct to cytologic diagnosis
Ibrahim R, Teich D, Smith B, Antin J, Olivier A, Weinberg D. Flow cytometric surface light chain analysis of lymphocyte‐rich effusions. A useful adjunct to cytologic diagnosis. Cancer 1989, 63: 2024-2029. PMID: 2495164, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19890515)63:10<2024::aid-cncr2820631026>3.0.co;2-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymphocyte-rich effusionsLight chain analysisCytologic diagnosisFalse-positive resultsCytologic studyFalse negative rateCell marker studiesSmall lymphocytic lymphomaBody cavity fluidsClinical outcomesLymphoproliferative disordersLymphocytic lymphomaLymphatic leukemiaCytologic evaluationSmall lymphocytesCytologic analysisBenign effusionsUseful adjunctClinical diagnosisPatientsEffusionLymphomaDiagnosisMarker studiesCavity fluid