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The effect of FK506 on transforming growth factor beta signaling and apoptosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia B cells.
Haematologica - 1 Jul 2008
Romano Simona, Mallardo Maria, Chiurazzi Federico, Bisogni Rita, D'Angelillo Anna, Liuzzi Raffaele, Compare Giovanna, Romano Maria Fiammetta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Loss of response to transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta ) is thought to contribute to the progression of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Recent findings of over-activation of the TGF-beta signal in FKBP12-knockout mouse prompted us to investigate whether FK506, the canonical ligand of FKBP, can activate the TGF-beta signal in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. DESIGN AND METHODS: We studied 62 chronic...
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