Cytokines and Growth Factors in Blood Transfusion
proceedings of the twentyfirst international symposium on blood transfusion, groningen 1996, organized by the red cross blood bank noord nederland
$506.48
- Hardcover
206 pages
- Release Date
30 September 1997
Summary
Cytokines are cellular growth factors which also provide communication between cells and their milieu. This is an area in modern medicine that should have significant impact on various facets of transfusion. Erythropoietin therapy stimulates red cell production while thrombopoietin seems to positively affect megakaryopoiesis and can be an added armamentarium for the thrombocytopenic patient. Using haemopoietic growth factors, stem cells could be mobilized early to the peripheral blood for col…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780792347873 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0792347870 |
| Author: | C.TH. Smit Sibinga, P.C. Das, B. Löwenberg |
| Publisher: | Kluwer Academic Publishers |
| Imprint: | Kluwer Academic Publishers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 206 |
| Edition: | 1997th |
| Release Date: | 30 September 1997 |
| Weight: | 1.09kg |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 155mm |
| Series: | Developments in Hematology and Immunology |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
`Well referenced throughout, this monograph then is a unique collection of the current research and discussion on this important topic. Of particular value to transfusion specialist clinicians and medical scientists, this monograph would also be of interest to haematology specialists and scientists, and researchers in these fields.‘ Australian Journal of Medical Science, 20:3 (1999)
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