Pathogenetic, Clinical, and Prognostic Features of Adult t(4;11)(q21;q23)/MLL-AF4 Positive B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Translocation t(4;11)(q21;q23) leading to formation of MLL-AF4 fusion gene is found in about 10% of newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adult patients. Patients expressing this chromosomal aberration present typical biological, immunophenotypic, and clinical features. This f...

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Main Authors: F. Marchesi, K. Girardi, G. Avvisati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Advances in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/621627