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Prognostic factors and staging systems of multiple myeloma:.

Zhongfei Tao, Weijun Fu, Zhen-Gang Yuan, Dongxing Wang, Yubao Chen, Jian Hou

PubMed · 2007 · 13 citations · 11 references

Abstract

High beta(2) microglobulin, high C-reactive protein, low albumin and old age are independent prognostic factors of multiple myeloma. Bataille staging system appears to be optimal for Chinese multiple myeloma patients.

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Chromosome 13 abnormalities identified by FISH analysis and serum β2-microglobulin produce a powerful myeloma staging system for patients receiving high-dose therapy

Thierry Façon, Hervé Avet‐Loiseau, Gaëlle Guillerm et al. · Blood · 2001 · 313 citations · Full text

C-reactive protein and beta-2 microglobulin produce a simple and powerful myeloma staging system

Régis Bataille, Mario Boccadoro, Bernard Klein et al. · Blood · 1992 · 288 citations · Full text

A new staging system for multiple myeloma patients based on the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) experience

Joth Jacobson, Mohamad A. Hussein, Bart Barlogie et al. · British Journal of Haematology · 2003 · 117 citations · Full text

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Targeting β2-microglobulin for induction of tumor apoptosis in human hematological malignancies

Jing Yang, Jianfei Qian, Michele Wezeman et al. · Cancer Cell · 2006 · 95 citations · Full text

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