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Introduction Leukemia (also spelled leukaemia) is a group of malignant hematological cancers originating in the bone marrow, characterized by the rapid, uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal, non-functional white blood cells (leukocytes). As these malignant cells accumulate, they crowd out healthy red blood cells, functional white blood …
Introduction NHL begins when lymphocytes (B-cells or T-cells) undergo abnormal changes, causing them to multiply uncontrollably and form tumors. These tumors typically start in the lymph nodes but can spread to other organs like the spleen, liver, or bone marrow. Types of NHLThe NHL is …
Introduction HLA-B27 (Human Leukocyte Antigen B27) is a specific genetic variant of the HLA-B gene located on chromosome 6. While HLA proteins normally help the immune system distinguish between the body’s own cells and foreign invaders, the B27 variant is a well-known risk factor for …
Introduction The flow cytometry technique analyzes cells and particles in a fluid suspension. Since it provides rapid and precise results, it is widely used in research and diagnostics. A laser-based system detects fluorescence signals from labeled cells. Because fluorescence markers bind to specific cell components, …
Introduction Flow cytometry is a powerful laboratory technique used in the fields of biology, medicine, and immunology to analyze and quantify various physical and chemical characteristics of cells and particles. It allows for the rapid and simultaneous measurement of multiple properties of individual cells as …