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Enrichment of cancer-predisposing germline variants in adult and pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Scientific reports - 23 Jun 2022
Douglas Suvi P M, Lahtinen Atte K, Koski Jessica R, Leimi Lilli, Keränen Mikko A I, Koskenvuo Minna, Heckman Caroline A, Jahnukainen Kirsi, Pitkänen Esa, Wartiovaara-Kautto Ulla, Kilpivaara Outi
Abstract excerpt
Despite recent progress in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) therapies, a significant subset of adult and pediatric ALL patients has a dismal prognosis. Better understanding of leukemogenesis and recognition of germline genetic changes may provide new tools for treating patients. Given that hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, often from a family member, is a major form of treatment in ALL, acknowledging the...
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