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Detection of minimal residual disease in acute lymphoblastic leukemia: the St Jude experience.

Authors :
Campana, D
Neale, G A M
Coustan-Smith, E
Pui, C-H
Neale, G A
Source :
Leukemia (08876924); Feb2001, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p278-279, 2p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses the detection of minimal residual disease (MRD) in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Methods of MRD detection; Reason behind the non-usage of polymerase chain reaction gene amplification as routine MRD essay; Cause of extending benefits of MRD monitoring to all ALL patients; Clinical and biological parameters which are considered during treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08876924
Volume :
15
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Leukemia (08876924)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8882995
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.leu.2402021