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Implications of Janus Kinase 2 Mutation in Embolic Stroke of Unknown Source.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association - 1 Oct 2018
Trifan Gabriela, Shafi Neelofer, Testai Fernando D
Abstract excerpt
The role of genetic mutations in cerebral ischemia is not completely understood. Among these genetic variations, Philadelphia-negative gain-of-function mutation in the janus kinase 2 (JAK2) protein leads to overexpression of the genes involved in cell growth and proliferation, and has been linked to development of hematological malignancies, specifically, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs; essential...
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