B Cell ALL (t(11;19) Flashcards

1
Q

What happens with a t(11;19)

A

Rearranged MLL…fusion of transcription regulator to many chromosomes
ALso FLT3 mutations
Basically, MLL becomes a transcriptional regulator and decreases differntiation

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Who is affected

A

Very little kids (under 1 yr of age

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3
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What differentiates between this and the ALL t(9;22)

A

No CD 10 expression!!!

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