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Abstract
The AML1 and CBFbeta subunits of core binding factor (CBF) are involved in several chromosomal abnormalities frequently associated with acute leukemias. As a result, the CBFbeta-SMMHC, AML1-ETO and AML1-MDS1/EVI1 fusion proteins are expressed in subsets of acute myeloid leukemia, and TEL-AML1 is expressed in B-lineage acute lymphocytic leukemia. These CBF oncoproteins likely contribute to leukemogenesis in part by inhibiting endogenous CBF. As a result they are expected to inhibit differentiation and perhaps apoptosis. In addition, the domains unique to each fusion protein may also contribute to leukemogenesis via unique mechanisms.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10602413 DOI: 10.1038/sj.leu.2401590
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Leukemia ISSN: 0887-6924 Impact factor: 11.528