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Intrachromosomal amplification of chromosome 21 (iAMP21) defines a distinct cytogenetic subgroup of childhood B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Breakage-fusion-bridge cycles followed by chromothripsis and other complex structural rearrangements of chromosome 21 underlie the mechanism giving rise to iAMP21. Patients with iAMP21 are older (median age 9 years), with a low white cell count. They have a high relapse rate when treated as standard risk. Recent studies have shown improved outcome on intensive therapy. Molecular targets for therapy are being sought.
Author(s): Harrison CJ
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Blood
Year: 2015
Volume: 125
Issue: 9
Pages: 1383-1386
Print publication date: 26/02/2015
Online publication date: 21/01/2015
Acceptance date: 01/01/1900
ISSN (print): 0006-4971
ISSN (electronic): 1528-0020
Publisher: American Society of Hematology
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood-2014-08-569228
DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-08-569228
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