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Detection of BCR-ABL gene mutations in Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia patients resistant to STI-571 cancer therapy.
Leukemia research - 1 Nov 2008
Chien Ju-Huei, Tang Jih-Luh, Chen Rong-Long, Li Chi-Cheng, Lee Chan Ping
Abstract excerpt
The ABL-BCR fusion protein is a constitutively activated tyrosine kinase thought to play a central role in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL). Targeting the tyrosine kinase activity of ABL-BCR has been shown to be a promising therapeutic strategy in treating this disorder. Among the tyrosine kinase inhibitors, STI571 is a very effective therapeutic agent...
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