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GATA1 mutations in acute leukemia in children with Down syndrome.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 15 Apr 2006
Magalhães Isis Quezado, Splendore Alessandra, Emerenciano Mariana, Figueiredo Alexandre, Ferrari Iris, Pombo-de-Oliveira Maria S
Abstract excerpt
It has been reported that somatic mutations in the X-linked GATA1 gene are present in hematological clonal disorders in children with Down syndrome (DS). We analyzed retrospective samples of DS children with acute myeloid leukemia, transient leukemia (TL), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to test whether the specificity of GATA1 mutations can be helpful in distinguishing these hematopoietic disorders. A total...
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