The parameters used with DKE were as follows: the full width at half maximum of the Gaussian kernel was 3.375 mm; Kmin = 0; and C = 3. The tensors were also estimated using the UNLS, ULLS and CLLS-H algorithms following smoothing of DWI’s. Three processing protocols were considered where different subsets of the acquired DWI’s were used to estimate the parametric maps. In the reference protocol, the maps were obtained using all of the available DWI’s. In the standard protocol, the maps were estimated using NEX = 11 for b = 0 images, and NEX = 1 for b = 1000, 2000 s/mm2 DWI’s. Finally, in the fast protocol, the maps were obtained with NEX = 11 for b = 0 images, and NEX = 1 with 15 of b = 1000 s/mm2 and all of b = 2000 s/mm2 DWI’s. We used the maps obtained using the reference protocol and ULLS as baseline for evaluating the maps estimated with the other protocols. The standard protocol is currently used for clinical research acquisitions, and the fast protocol was conjured up as a potential candidate for future clinical research acquisitions. The estimated acquisition time for the fast protocol is 5:54 minutes.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
It is characterized by the accumulation of mature-appearing lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues.
CLL often progresses slowly, and some individuals may not require treatment for many years.
However, in some cases, the disease can progress more rapidly and require immediate treatment.
Effective management of CLL requires a careful balance between monitoring the disease and providing timely interventions when necessary.
Researchers and clinicians are continually working to improve the understanding and treatment of this complex hematologic malignancy.
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We ran the ZIP model on the drug combination data and calculated a summary delta score Δ for each drug pair by taking the average of all the delta scores over its dose combinations, i.e., where n is the number of dose combinations and n = 25 for a 6 × 6 dose–response matrix (monotherapy responses were removed). We compared the summary delta scores with the other scores derived from the HSA-, Bliss- and Loewe-based models. For HSA and Bliss, there were existing scores implemented in the original study [14] (link), which were based on the following methods: 1) NumExcess is the number of wells in the dose matrix that produced higher effect than both of the individual drug effects; 2) ExcessHSA is the sum of differences between the combination effect and the expected HSA effect; 3) MedianExcess is the median of the HSA excess; 4) ExcessCRX is an extension of the HSA model that was adjusted by dilution factors; 5) LS3 × 3 is the ExcessHSA applied to a 3 × 3 block showing the best HSA synergy in the dose matrix; 6) Beta (β) is the interaction parameter minimizing the deviance from the Bliss independence model over all dose combinations defined as ; and 7) Gamma (γ) is a combination of HSA and Bliss models minimizing For the Loewe-based models, we calculated the two common interaction indices CI (Eq.
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To determine where 2F2-grafted “humanized” antibodies and antibody variants are delivered upon internalization into the cell, colocalization studies of the anti-CD79b antibodies internalized into B-cell lines may be assessed in Ramos cell lines. LAMP-1 is a marker for late endosomes and lysosomes (Kleijmeer et al., Journal of Cell Biology, 139(3): 639-649 (1997); Hunziker et al., Bioessays, 18:379-389 (1996); Mellman et al., Annu. Rev. Dev. Biology, 12:575-625 (1996)), including MHC class II compartments (MIICs), which is a late endosome/lysosome-like compartment. HLA-DM is a marker for MIICs.
Ramos cells are incubated for 3 hours at 37° C. with 1 μg/ml 2F2-grafted “humanized” antibodies and antibody variants, FcR block (Miltenyi) and 25 μg/ml Alexa647-Transferrin (Molecular Probes) in complete carbonate-free medium (Gibco) with the presence of 10 μg/ml leupeptin (Roche) and 5 μM pepstatin (Roche) to inhibit lysosomal degradation. Cells are then washed twice, fixed with 3% paraformaldehyde (Electron Microscopy Sciences) for 20 minutes at room temperature, quenched with 50 mM NH4Cl (Sigma), permeabilized with 0.4% Saponin/2% FBS/1% BSA for 20 minutes and then incubated with 1 μg/ml Cy3 anti-mouse (Jackson Immunoresearch) for 20 minutes. The reaction is then blocked for 20 minutes with mouse IgG (Molecular Probes), followed by a 30 minute incubation with Image-iT FX Signal Enhancer (Molecular Probes). Cells are finally incubated with Zenon Alexa488-labeled mouse anti-LAMP1 (BD Pharmingen), a marker for both lysosomes and MIIC (a lysosome-like compartment that is part of the MHC class II pathway), for 20 minutes, and post-fixed with 3% PFA. Cells are resuspended in 20 μl saponin buffer and allowed to adhere to poly-lysine (Sigma) coated slides prior to mounting a coverglass with DAPI-containing VectaShield (Vector Laboratories). For immunofluorescence of the MIIC or lysosomes, cells are fixed, permeabilized and enhanced as above, then co-stained with Zenon labeled Alexa555-HLA-DM (BD Pharmingen) and Alexa488-Lamp1 in the presence of excess mouse IgG as per the manufacturer's instructions (Molecular Probes).
Accordingly, colocalization of 2F2-grafted “humanized” antibodies or antibody variants with MIIC or lysosomes of B-cell lines as assessed by immunofluorescence may indicate the molecules as excellent agents for therapy of tumors in mammals, including B-cell associated cancers, such as lymphomas (i.e. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma), leukemias (i.e. chronic lymphocytic leukemia), and other cancers of hematopoietic cells.
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It is also known as chronic lymphoid leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
CLL is characterized by the accumulation of mature-appearing lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues.
These abnormal lymphocytes, often referred to as CLL cells, can crowt out healthy blood cells, leading to various complications.
CLL often progresses slowly, and some individuals may not require treatment for many years.
However, in some cases, the disease can progress more rapidly and require immediate treatment.
Effective management of CLL requires a careful balance between monitoring the disease and providing timely interventions when necessary.
Researchers and clinicians are continously working to improve the understanding and treatment of this complex hematologic malignancy.
CLL studies often utilize cell lines like MEC-1, which are derived from CLL patients, as well as culture media like RPMI 1640 supplemented with fetal bovine serum (FBS), L-glutamine, and penicillin/streptomycin antibiotics to support cell growth and survival.
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This approach can enhance the rigor and efficiency of CLL studies, ultimately leading to improved understanding and treatment of this disease.