Article
B cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma: role of ZAP70 determination on bone marrow biopsy specimens.
Journal of clinical pathology - 1 Jun 2007
Sabattini Elena, Orduz Rocio, Campidelli Cristina, Zinzani Pier Luigi, Callea Vincenzo, Zupo Simona, Cutrona Giovanna, Morabito Fortunato, Ferrarini Manlio, Pileri Stefano
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The course of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) partly depends on the mutational status of the variable region of immunoglobulin heavy chain genes (IgV(H)), which defines two subgroups of tumours: mutated and unmutated. The expression of zeta-associated protein 70 (ZAP70) is significantly associated with the more aggressive unmutated forms. AIMS: To assess the...
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