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NOLA1 gene mutations in acquired aplastic anemia.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 1 Mar 2009
Pigullo Simona, Pavesi Elisa, Dianzani Irma, Santamaria Giuseppe, Svahn Johanna, Risso Marco, Van Lint Maria Teresa, Pillon Marta, Iori A P, Longoni Daniela, Ramenghi Ugo, Lanciotti Marina, Dufour Carlo
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BACKGROUND: Telomerase complex genes mutations (DKC1, TERC, TERT, and NOP10) lead to premature telomere shortening and are responsible for different forms of dyskeratosis congenita. TERC and TERT mutations were also found in patients with aplastic anemia. The aim of this work is to analyze the possible involvement of the telomerase complex gene NOLA1, in a population of Italian AA patients. PROCEDURE: DNA of 108...
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