| Literature DB >> 26111469 |
Chandrima Sinha1, Lea C Cunningham2, Paul P Liu3.
Abstract
Core binding factor (CBF) is a heterodimeric protein complex involved in the transcriptional regulation of normal hematopoiesis. Mutations in CBF-encoding genes result in leukemogenic proliferative advantages and impaired differentiation of the hematopoietic progenitors. CBF molecular aberrations are responsible for approximately 20% of all adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Although CBF-AMLs are considered to have relatively good prognosis compared to other leukemia subtypes, they are a heterogeneous group of disorders and modern therapy frequently leads to relapse and the associated morbidity and mortality. Improvements in risk stratification and development of targeted therapies are needed for better outcomes. In this review we provide a brief overview of the molecular basis, prognostic categories and the advanced treatment strategies for CBF leukemias. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID： 26111469 PMCID： PMC4484884 DOI： 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2015.04.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Hematol ISSN： 0037-1963 Impact factor: 3.851