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JAK2 V617F genotype is a strong determinant of blast transformation in primary myelofibrosis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Barosi Giovanni, Poletto Valentina, Massa Margherita, Campanelli Rita, Villani Laura, Bonetti Elisa, Viarengo Gianluca, Catarsi Paolo, Klersy Catherine, Rosti Vittorio
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The influence of JAK2 V617F mutation on blast transformation (BT) and overall survival (OS) in primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is controversial. In a large cohort of patients we applied competing risks analysis for studying the influence of JAK2V617F mutation on BT in PMF. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In 462 PMF-fibrotic type patients (bone marrow [BM] fibrosis grade >0) we computed the incidence of BT and death in...
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