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The role of genotypes that modify the toxicity of chemical mutagens in the risk for myeloproliferative neoplasms.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 24 Feb 2015
Gross-Davis Carol Ann, Heavner Karyn, Frank Arthur L, Newschaffer Craig, Klotz Judith, Santella Regina M, Burstyn Igor
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The etiology of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) (polycythemia vera; essential thrombocythemia; primary myelofibrosis) is unknown, however they are associated with a somatic mutation--JAK2 V617F--suggesting a potential role for environmental mutagens. METHODS: We conducted a population-based case-control study in three rural Pennsylvania counties of persons born 1921-1968 and residing in the area...
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