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Natural history of GATA1 mutations in Down syndrome.
Blood - 1 Apr 2004
Ahmed Momin, Sternberg Alexander, Hall Georgina, Thomas Angela, Smith Owen, O'Marcaigh Aengus, Wynn Robert, Stevens Richard, Addison Michael, King Derek, Stewart Barbara, Gibson Brenda, Roberts Irene, Vyas Paresh
Abstract excerpt
Acquired mutations in megakaryocyte transcription factor GATA1 have recently been reported in Down syndrome (DS), transient myeloproliferative disorder (TMD), and acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL). To provide novel insight into GATA1 mutations in DS, genomic DNA was assayed from 12 AMKL and 4 TMD cases (including neonatal, prediagnosis samples in 4 of 16), neonatal blood spots from 21 DS children without...
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