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STI 571 inhibition effect on KITAsn822Lys-mediated signal transduction cascade.
Experimental hematology - 1 Jun 2005
Beghini Alessandro, Bellini Melissa, Magnani Ivana, Colapietro Patrizia, Cairoli Roberto, Morra Enrica, Larizza Lidia
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OBJECTIVE: Alterations in growth factor signaling pathways may be a frequent collaborating event in AML1-ETO-mediated leukemogenesis. Gain-of-function KIT receptor mutations have been reported in adult AML patients, especially those with core binding factor leukemia (CBFL). We have previously reported a new gain-of-function KIT(Asn822Lys) mutation that is constitutively expressed in the Kasumi-1 CBFL cell line,...
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