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Distinct gene expression patterns in chronic lymphocytic leukemia defined by usage of specific VH genes.
Blood - 1 Mar 2006
Kienle Dirk, Benner Axel, Kröber Alexander, Winkler Dirk, Mertens Daniel, Bühler Andreas, Seiler Till, Jäger Ulrich, Lichter Peter, Döhner Hartmut, Stilgenbauer Stephan
Abstract excerpt
The mutation status and usage of specific VH genes such as V3-21 and V1-69 are potentially independent pathogenic and prognostic factors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). To investigate the role of antigenic stimulation, we analyzed the expression of genes involved in B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling/activation, cell cycle, and apoptosis control in CLL using these specific VH genes compared to VH mutated...
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