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Importance of genetics in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Blood reviews - 1 May 2011
Zenz Thorsten, Mertens Daniel, Döhner Hartmut, Stilgenbauer Stephan
Abstract excerpt
Recurrent losses or gains of genomic material as well as mutations of key tumor suppressors (ATM and TP53) have been identified in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). These aberrations are important "drivers" of the disease and some of its clinical characteristics. There is a remarkable heterogeneity in the clinical course between patient subgroups with distinct genetic features. While some mutations are...
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