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Overcoming Bcr-Abl T315I mutation by combination of GNF-2 and ATP competitors in an Abl-independent mechanism.
BMC cancer - 27 Nov 2012
Khateb Mamduh, Ruimi Nili, Khamisie Hazem, Najajreh Yousef, Mian Afsar, Metodieva Anna, Ruthardt Martin, Mahajna Jamal
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BACKGROUND: Philadelphia positive leukemias are characterized by the presence of Bcr-Abl fusion protein which exhibits an abnormal kinase activity. Selective Abl kinase inhibitors have been successfully established for the treatment of Ph (+) leukemias. Despite high rates of clinical response, Ph (+) patients can develop resistance against these kinase inhibitors mainly due to point mutations within the Abl...
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