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Analysis of p16 gene mutations and deletions in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemias.
Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina - 5 Mar 2003
Lemos Jos Alexandre Rodrigues, Defavery Ricardo, Scrideli Carlos Alberto, Tone Luiz Gonzaga
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: The p16 tumor suppressor gene encodes a cyclin-dependent kinase 4 inhibitor that blocks cell division during the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Alterations in this gene have been reported for various neoplasia types, including acute lymphoblastic leukemias (ALL), especially T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias (ALL). OBJECTIVE: To determine probable alterations in the p16 gene in children with acute...
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