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Bcl-6 p53 mutations in lymphomas carrying the bcl-2/Jh rearrangement.
Haematologica - 1 Sept 2002
Bellido Mar, Capello Daniela, Altés Albert, Estivill Camino, Gaidano Gianluca, Pujol Ramón, Bordes Ramón, Baiget Montserrat, Saglio Giuseppe, Sierra Jorge, Nomdedéu Josep F
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The t(14;18)(q32;q21) chromosomal translocation is the hallmark of follicular lymphomas (FL). The translocation induces the overexpression of the Bcl-2 protein and prolongs the survival of clonogenic cells. Tumor cells may acquire additional molecular alterations that may be associated with histologic progression or with chemo-resistance. DESIGN AND METHODS: We analyzed the distribution...
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