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Bcl11a Deficiency Leads to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Defects with an Aging-like Phenotype.
Cell reports - 20 Sept 2016
Luc Sidinh, Huang Jialiang, McEldoon Jennifer L, Somuncular Ece, Li Dan, Rhodes Claire, Mamoor Shahan, Hou Serena, Xu Jian, Orkin Stuart H
Abstract excerpt
B cell CLL/lymphoma 11A (BCL11A) is a transcription factor and regulator of hemoglobin switching that has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. In the hematopoietic system, BCL11A is required for B lymphopoiesis, yet its role in other hematopoietic cells, especially hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) remains elusive. The extensive expression of BCL11A in hematopoiesis...
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