Finding studies
Finding studies
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Lead
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Background: * The evaluation of the cells of the immune system and HTLV-1 infection has been a central focus of the Metabolism Branch for the past 30 years. * Blood obtained by apheresis or blood drawing, skin biopsies and other tissues will be evaluated for abnormalities related to immunity, HTLV-1 infection and the immune system. * Advances in the characterization of acquired genetic changes in tumor samples has led to insights for the development of targeted therapy of malignancy Objectives: * To characterize the molecular biology and immunological features as well as the clinical course of individuals with suspected or known disorders of the immune system or cancer * To define the nature of the immunological, genetic and epigenetic abnormalities in the cells of patients with immunodeficiency diseases associated with infections and/or a high incidence of malignancy and in patients with cancer. * To obtain whole blood, plasma and leukocytes, as well as skin, lymph node and bone marrow biopsies on patients with immunodeficiency or cancer to investigate the immune system. Eligibility: * Subjects with cancer. * Subjects with immunodeficiency. * Subjects with HTLV-1 infection. Design: -This is a natural history study that permits tissue acquisition for analysis of the immune system and HTLV-1 infection.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
