Mutation stands in the way of healthy blood cell maturation

(University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and EMBL in Heidelberg have learned how a specific genetic mutation affects the maturation of blood cells in mouse models. Leukemia patients often have a mutation in this gene, often seen before the disease sets in. The researchers are working on a strategy for treating the mutation.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news