Abstract
A human T-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cell line (Loucy), derived from cells from a patient with resistant ALL with a t(16:20) and 5q-chromosomal aberrations was evaluated for p53 gene alterations and expression. Western blot analysis of p53 showed elevated levels of the protein. Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis and direct sequencing identified a point mutation at codon 272 (GTG → ATG) of the p53 gene. Possible molecular mechanisms underlying these alterations and their role in the establishment of this cell line and in leukemogenesis in general are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 607-611 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Leukemia and Lymphoma |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 42130 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ALL
- Tumor suppressor
- codon 272
- mutation
- p53