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The P2X7 receptor gene polymorphism 1513 A-->C has no effect on clinical prognostic markers and survival in multiple myeloma.
Leukemia & lymphoma - 1 Feb 2006
Paneesha Shankaranarayana, Starczynski Jane, Pepper Chris, Delgado Julio, Hooper Laura, Fegan Christopher, Pratt Guy
Abstract excerpt
A P2X7 receptor gene polymorphism 1513 A-->C has recently been suggested as playing a role in the pathogenesis and disease progression of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, although several studies have failed to show any effect of the polymorphism. The effects of this polymorphism were analysed in 136 patients with multiple myeloma. The frequency of the polymorphism in the myeloma samples was not significantly...
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