Lack of somatic mutations in the catalytic domains of CREBBP and EP300 genes implies a role for histone deacetylase inhibition in myeloproliferative neoplasms

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    Abstract

    Somatic mutations of the two genes coding for the histone acetyltransferase genes, CREEBP and EP300 have been identified as a pathogenetic mechanism shared by common forms of B-cell non-Hodgkinós lymphomas. A screening for somatic mutations in CREEBP and EP300 genes in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) has not previously been performed. DNA was purified from diagnostic samples of 56 MPN patients. We designed a mutation screening assay based on denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and direct sequencing. Our results suggest that CREBBP and EP300 mutations are not major pathogenetic mechanisms of MPNs. The rationale for using HDACi in these patients seems reasonable.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalLeukemia Research
    Volume36
    Issue number4
    Pages (from-to)485-487
    Number of pages3
    ISSN0145-2126
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2012

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