The term 'mastocytosis' denotes a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by
abnormal growth and accumulation of mast cells (MC) in one or more organ systems. Over …

Although a classification for mastocytosis and diagnostic criteria are available, there remains
a need to define standards for the application of diagnostic tests, clinical evaluations, and …

The classification, scoring systems, and response criteria for myelodysplastic syndromes
(MDS) have recently been updated and have become widely accepted. In addition, several …

Abstract The International Prognostic Scoring Sytem (IPSS) is an important standard for
ssessing prognosis of primary untreated adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes …

Epigenetic pathways can regulate gene expression by controlling and interpreting chromatin
modifications. Cancer cells are characterized by altered epigenetic landscapes, and …

Background Risk stratification and therapeutic decision-making for myelodysplastic
syndromes (MDS) are based on the International Prognostic Scoring System–Revised (IPSS …

Type I allergy is a major health problem in industrialized countries where up to 15% of the
population suffer from allergic symptoms (rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma). Previously, we …

Eosinophilia is an important indicator of various neoplastic and nonneoplastic conditions.
Depending on the underlying disease and mechanisms, eosinophil infiltration can lead to …

A complementary DNA encoding a pollen allergen from white birch (Betula verrucosa) that
was isolated from a pollen complementary DNA library with serum immunoglobulin E from a …

Purpose The karyotype is a strong independent prognostic factor in myelodysplastic
syndromes (MDS). Since the implementation of the International Prognostic Scoring System …