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Evolution of TP53 abnormalities during CLL disease course is associated with telomere length changes.
BMC cancer - 3 Feb 2022
Olbertova Helena, Plevova Karla, Pavlova Sarka, Malcikova Jitka, Kotaskova Jana, Stranska Kamila, Spunarova Michaela, Trbusek Martin, Navrkalova Veronika, Dvorackova Barbara, Tom Nikola, Pal Karol, Jarosova Marie, Brychtova Yvona, Panovska Anna, Doubek Michael, Pospisilova Sarka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Telomeres are protective structures at chromosome ends which shorten gradually with increasing age. In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), short telomeres have been associated with unfavorable disease outcome, but the link between clonal evolution and telomere shortening remains unresolved. METHODS: We investigated relative telomere length (RTL) in a well-characterized cohort of 198 CLL patients by...
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