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Mcl-1 expression has in vitro and in vivo significance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and is associated with other poor prognostic markers.
Blood - 1 Nov 2008
Pepper Chris, Lin Thet Thet, Pratt Guy, Hewamana Saman, Brennan Paul, Hiller Louise, Hills Robert, Ward Rachel, Starczynski Jane, Austen Belinda, Hooper Laura, Stankovic Tatjana, Fegan Chris
Abstract excerpt
Bcl-2 family proteins play a critical role in the regulation of apoptosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). However, their association with established prognostic markers is unknown. In this study, we analyzed the expression of Bcl-2, Bax, and Mcl-1 in 185 CLL patients and evaluated their relationship with other prognostic markers, in vitro sensitivity to fludarabine, and clinical outcome. Mcl-1 expression...
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