Molecular Monitoring of BCR-ABL Transcripts in Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: Is High Sensitivity of Clinical Value?
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Molecular Monitoring of BCR-ABL Transcripts in Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: Is High Sensitivity of Clinical Value?
Curr Hematol Malig Rep. 2010 Apr;5(2):88-94
Authors: Norkin M, Schiffer CA
Monitoring of disease response during treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia dramatically changed after the introduction of real-time PCR, which allows quantification of BCR-ABL transcript levels with high sensitivity and precision. However, its role in patients who have achieved complete cytogenetic response is not entirely clear; incorrect interpretation of results could lead to unnecessary changes from an effective treatment. This review discusses the current evidence regarding the benefits, uncertainties, and potential drawbacks of molecular monitoring in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia in chronic phase.
PMID: 20425401 [PubMed - in process]