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CD49d is an independent prognostic marker that is associated with CXCR4 expression in CLL.
Leukemia research - 1 Jun 2011
Majid Aneela, Lin Thet Thet, Best Giles, Fishlock Keith, Hewamana Saman, Pratt Guy, Yallop Deborah, Buggins Andrea G S, Wagner Simon, Kennedy Ben J, Miall Fiona, Hills Robert, Devereux Stephen, Oscier David G, Dyer Martin J S, Fegan Chris, Pepper Chris
Abstract excerpt
The world of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) research is awash with prognostic markers. However, very few of the current group play a clearly defined role in the pathology of this disease and even fewer represent a tractable therapeutic target. One such marker that fulfils both of these criteria is the integrin CD49d. This molecule been implicated in the capacity of CLL cells to migrate into lymphoid tissues...
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