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FLT3 mutation incidence and timing of origin in a population case series of pediatric leukemia.
BMC cancer - 27 Sept 2010
Chang Patrick, Kang Michelle, Xiao Anny, Chang Jeffrey, Feusner James, Buffler Patricia, Wiemels Joseph
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in FLT3 result in activated tyrosine kinase activity, cell growth stimulation, and a poor prognosis among various subtypes of leukemia. The causes and timing of the mutations are not currently known. We evaluated the prevalence and timing of origin of FLT3 mutations in a pop...
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