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Imatinib triggers mesenchymal-like conversion of CML cells associated with increased aggressiveness.
Journal of molecular cell biology - 1 Aug 2012
Puissant Alexandre, Dufies Maeva, Fenouille Nina, Ben Sahra Issam, Jacquel Arnaud, Robert Guillaume, Cluzeau Thomas, Deckert Marcel, Tichet Mélanie, Chéli Yann, Cassuto Jill-Patrice, Raynaud Sophie, Legros Laurence, Pasquet Jean-Max, Mahon François-Xavier, Luciano Frédéric, Auberger Patrick
Abstract excerpt
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a cytogenetic disorder resulting from the expression of p210BCR-ABL. Imatinib, an inhibitor of BCR-ABL, has emerged as the leading compound to treat CML patients. Despite encouraging clinical results, resistance to imatinib represents a major drawback for therapy, as a substantial proportion of patients are refractory to this treatment. Recent publications have described the...
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