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The SKI proto-oncogene enhances the in vivo repopulation of hematopoietic stem cells and causes myeloproliferative disease.
Haematologica - 1 Apr 2014
Singbrant Sofie, Wall Meaghan, Moody Jennifer, Karlsson Göran, Chalk Alistair M, Liddicoat Brian, Russell Megan R, Walkley Carl R, Karlsson Stefan
Abstract excerpt
The proto-oncogene SKI is highly expressed in human myeloid leukemia and also in murine hematopoietic stem cells. However, its operative relevance in these cells remains elusive. We have over-expressed SKI to define its intrinsic role in hematopoiesis and myeloid neoplasms, which resulted in a robust competitive advantage upon transplantation, a complete dominance of the stem and progenitor compartments, and a...
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