Somatic point mutations in RUNX1/CBFA2/AML1 are common in high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, but not in myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia.

OBJECTIVE: Acquired somatic point mutations in RUNX1/CBFA2/AML1 have recently been described in a subset of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Given the importance of core-binding factor in megakaryocytic differentiation and platelet production, as well...

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Main Authors: Steensma, D, Gibbons, R, Mesa, R, Tefferi, A, Higgs, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005