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Genetic and epigenetic alterations of the reduced folate carrier in untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
European journal of haematology - 1 Jan 2008
Kastrup Ingelise Bjerring, Worm Jesper, Ralfkiaer Elisabeth, Hokland Peter, Guldberg Per, Grønbaek Kirsten
Abstract excerpt
The reduced folate carrier (RFC) is a transmembrane protein that mediates cellular uptake of reduced folates and antifolate drugs, including methotrexate (MTX). Acquired alterations of the RFC gene have been associated with resistance to MTX in cancer cell lines and primary osteosarcomas. Here, we examined RFC for mutations and promoter hypermethylation in (i) the inherently MTX-resistant lymphoma cell line (RL);...
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