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Mutations of the epigenetics-modifying gene (DNMT3a, TET2, IDH1/2) at diagnosis may induce FLT3-ITD at relapse in de novo acute myeloid leukemia - Leukemia

  • ️Inokuchi, K
  • ️Thu Nov 08 2012
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