Tuesday, October 16, 2007

The genetics of MLL leukemogenesis

Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Date: October 16, 2007

Summary:

In the November 1st issue of Genes & Development, Dr. Michael Cleary (Stanford University School of Medicine) and colleagues identify the gene Meis1 as a critical player in the establishment of leukemia stem cells, and the development of mixed lineage leukemia (MLL).