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Interactions between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and bone marrow stromal cells influence response to therapy

The cure rate for pediatric patients with B precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B ALL) is steadily improving, however relapses do occur despite...

Authors:
Tesfai Y, Ford J, Carter KW, Firth MJ, O'Leary RA, Gottardo NG, Cole C, Kees UR

Authors notes:
Leuk Res. 2012 Mar;36(3):299-306. Epub 2011 Sep 1.

Keywords:
Interactions between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and bone marrow stromal cells influence response to therapy

Abstract
The cure rate for pediatric patients with B precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B ALL) is steadily improving, however relapses do occur despite initial response to therapy.