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Gene defect that predisposes people to leukemia discovered - National Cancer Institute

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A new genetic defect that predisposes people to acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasia has been discovered. The mutations were found in the GATA2 gene.

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Researchers discover new genetic defect that predisposes people to leukemia, myelodysplasia

news-medical.net — “A new genetic defect that predisposes people to acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplasia has been discovered. The mutations were found in the GATA2 gene. Among its several regulatory roles, the gene acts as a master control during the transition of primitive blood-forming cells into white blood cells.View full resource at news-medical.net

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