The transcription factor GATA1 regulates NBEAL2 expression through a long-distance enhancer

Gray platelet syndrome is named after the gray appearance of platelets due to the absence of α-granules. It is caused by recessive mutations in NBEAL2, resulting in macrothrombocytopenia and myelofibrosis. Though using the term gray platelets for GATA1 deficiency has been debated, a reduced number o...

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Main Authors: Anouck Wijgaerts, Christine Wittevrongel, Chantal Thys, Timothy Devos, Kathelijne Peerlinck, Marloes R. Tijssen, Chris Van Geet, Kathleen Freson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ferrata Storti Foundation 2017-04-01
Series:Haematologica
Online Access:https://haematologica.org/article/view/8035