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The detection of SRSF2 mutations in routinely processed bone marrow biopsies is useful in the diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
Human pathology - 1 Dec 2014
Federmann Birgit, Abele Manuel, Rosero Cuesta David Santiago, Vogel Wichard, Boiocchi Leonardo, Kanz Lothar, Quintanilla-Martinez Leticia, Orazi Attilio, Bonzheim Irina, Fend Falko
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Diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is based on a combination of clinical, laboratory, and morphological parameters, including persistent peripheral blood monocytosis. Recently, mutations of serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 2 (SRSF2) have been identified in 40% to 50% of CMMLs and occasionally in other myeloid disorders. In this study, we established a robust assay for the detection of SRSF2...
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