Diagnostic Value of Neopterin during Neutropenic Fever and Determination of Disease Activity in Childhood Leukemias
Neopterin, a pteridine group compound that is secreted from macrophages is shown to be increased in adult leukemia; however there are few studies in childhood leukemia. This study aimed to investigate neopterin levels during childhood leukemia treatment and neutropenic fever episodes for the possibi...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2012-0899 |