Repeats in the kringle IV encoding domains in the Apo(a) gene and serum lipoprotein(a) level do not contribute to the risk for avascular necrosis of the bone (AVN) in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Leukemia. 2006 May;20(5):879-80. doi: 10.1038/sj.leu.2404161.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Protocols
  • Apolipoproteins A / genetics*
  • Apolipoproteins A / metabolism
  • Child
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Kringles / genetics*
  • Lipoprotein(a) / blood*
  • Lipoprotein(a) / metabolism
  • Male
  • Osteonecrosis / etiology
  • Osteonecrosis / genetics*
  • Osteonecrosis / metabolism
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / genetics*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / metabolism
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Apolipoproteins A
  • Lipoprotein(a)