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Multiple Myeloma Plasma Cell Kinetics: Rapid and Reliable Evaluation using 5-Bromo-2-Deoxyuridine (BrdUrd) DNA Incorporation Detected by an Anti-BrdUrd Monoclonal Antibody
In 19 patients with monoclonal gammopathy, plasma cell proliferative activity was evaluated using 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdUrd) incorporation, as revealed by an anti-BrdUrd monoclonal antibody. A simultaneous standard labelled thymidine incorporation was carried out in all patients as reference test. The BrdUrd method was confirmed as a reliable test and is recommended for routine clinical application in monoclonal gammopathies.
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