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DNA Methylation Predicts Survival and Response to Therapy in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes
29 Dec 2009
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PURPOSE: The current classification systems of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), including the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), do not fully reflect the molecular heterogeneity of the disease. Molecular characterization may predict clinical outcome and help stratify patients for targeted therapies. Epigenetic therapy using decitabine, a DNA hypomethylating agent, is clinically effective for the...
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