Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion

Mona M. Taalab

Publications

• Research Article
  BAALC Gene Expression in Adult B-precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Impact on Prognosis
  Author(s): Mona M. Taalab, Iman M. Fawzy, Enas F. Goda and Eman M. Abdul SalamMona M. Taalab, Iman M. Fawzy, Enas F. Goda and Eman M. Abdul Salam
  
  Background: Adult B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remains a major therapeutic challenge. Various molecular markers have extensively been investigated to improve its risk profile characterization, disease progression and resistance to treatment. Aim: To analyze the brain and acute leukemia, cytoplasmic (BAALC) gene expression and to assess its prognostic impact in B-precursor ALL. Subjects and Methods: BAALC mRNA expression was analyzed using real time PCR in 200 primary adult B-precursor ALL patients. Patients were grouped into 2 groups according to median BAALC expression. Results: High BAALC expression was associated with older age (P=0.037), higher white blood cell count (P =0.019), LDH concentration (p=0.007), higher incidence of positive CD34 (P =0.011) and positive BCR-ABL (P=0.011). High BAALC expression was associated with primary therapy res.. View More»
  

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