Article
The t(4;14) translocation and FGFR3 overexpression in multiple myeloma: prognostic implications and current clinical strategies
7 Sept 2012
Abstract excerpt
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a heterogeneous plasma cell disorder characterized by genetic abnormalities, including chromosomal translocations, deletions, duplications and genetic mutations. Translocations involving the immunoglobulin heavy chain region at chromosome 14q32 are observed in approximately 40% of patients with MM. Translocation of oncogenes into this region may lead to their increased expression,...
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