Publications by authors named "Marco Antonio Pizzolato"
Oligoclonal bands and immunoglobulin isotype switch during monitoring of patients with multiple myeloma and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation: a 16-year experience.
Mariel Emilce Alejandre Leticia Bibiana Madalena Miguel Arturo Pavlovsky Maria Laura Facio Claudia Corrado Marco Antonio Pizzolato
Clin Chem Lab Med
May 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes 238 multiple myeloma patients who underwent autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) to assess tumor response and survival over 16 years.
- Eight patients experienced a transient monoclonal protein band change, while 37 developed oligoclonal bands (OB), which were linked to improved survival rates.
- The presence of OB post-transplant may serve as a positive prognostic indicator, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring of protein levels in serum and urine for effective treatment evaluation.