Article
Chromothripsis in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Driving Force of Genome Instability
26 Nov 2021
Abstract excerpt
Chromothripsis represents a mechanism of massive chromosome shattering and reassembly leading to the formation of derivative chromosomes with abnormal functions and expression. It has been observed in many cancer types, importantly, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Due to the associated chromosomal rearrangements, it has a significant impact on the pathophysiology of the disease. Recent studies have...
