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Integrative genomics identifies the molecular basis of resistance to azacitidine therapy in myelodysplastic syndromes

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Myelodysplastic syndromes and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia are blood disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and progressive marrow failure that can transform into acute leukemia. The DNA methyltransferase inhibitor 5-azacytidine (AZA) is the most effective pharmacological option, but only ∼50% of patients respond. A response only manifests after many months of treatment and is transient. The reasons underlying AZA resistance are unknown, and few alternatives exist for non-res...

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1016/j.celrep.2017.06.067

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Beck, D
Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
RDM
Sub department:
Weatherall Insti. of Molecular Medicine
National Institute for Health Research More from this funder
Bloodwise UK More from this funder
Swedish Research Council More from this funder
Cancer Society in Stockholm More from this funder
Swedish Cancer Society More from this funder
Publisher:
Cell Press Publisher's website
Journal:
Cell Reports Journal website
Volume:
20
Issue:
3
Pages:
572-585
Publication date:
2017-07-18
Acceptance date:
2017-06-22
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ISSN:
2211-1247
Language:
English
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pubs:709350
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uuid:3ff95b3b-7a63-40de-a9e5-c7ea6efd67e4
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pubs:709350
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709350
Deposit date:
2017-08-10

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