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Not all imatinib resistance in CML are BCR-ABL kinase domain mutations.
Annals of hematology - 1 Dec 2006
Wei Yuan, Hardling Mats, Olsson Bob, Hezaveh Rahil, Ricksten Anne, Stockelberg Dick, Wadenvik Hans
Abstract excerpt
Point mutations within the ABL kinase domain of the BCR-ABL gene are associated with clinical resistance to imatinib mesylate in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). To obtain more information about the association between BCR-ABL mutations and type of imatinib resistance, we studied 30 early chronic phase (CP) CML patients, commencing imatinib therapy, using a conventional sequencing technique. Seven patients treated...
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