Fol. Biol. 2010, 56, 158-164

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2010056040158

Advanced Rai Stage in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Correlates with Simultaneous Hypermethylation of Plural Tumour Suppressor Genes

Kristina Forsterová1, H. Votavová1, J. Schwarz2, J. Karban1, Č. Štuka1, M. Trněný1,2

1Charles University in Prague, First Faculty of Medicine, 1st Department of Medicine – Clinical Department of Haematology of the First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
2Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Prague, Czech Republic

Received January 2010
Accepted January 2010

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