Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Researchers identify key genetic trigger of acute myeloid leukemia

Source: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Date: November 28, 2007

Summary:

A gene called N-Myc leads a double life in certain white blood cells when it is overexpressed, helping to trigger a cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML) under some conditions while triggering apoptosis, or cell suicide, under other conditions, according to results of a mouse study done by investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.