Predictive value of MRD in Ph+ ALL treated with imatinib in the EsPhALL study, based on IG/TR and BCR/ABL1 methodologies.

In conclusion, early MRD negativity is highly predictive of favorable outcome. The earlier MRD negativity is achieved, the better the prognosis.
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Source: Haematologica - October 27, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Cazzaniga G, De Lorenzo P, Alten J, Röttgers S, Hancock J, Saha V, Castor A, Madsen HO, Gandemer V, Cavé H, Leoni V, Köhler R, Ferrari GM, Bleckmann K, Pieters R, Van der Velden V, Stary J, Zuna J, Escheric G, Zur Stadt U, Aricò M, Conter V, Schrappe Tags: Haematologica Source Type: research