Prognostic value of quantitative analysis of WT1 gene transcripts in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Haematologica. 2006 Feb;91(2):270-1.

Abstract

We quantified Wilm's tumor gene (WT1) using a real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction in 20 adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at presentation. A WT1 level greater than 906 (median value for the whole series) was a significant predictor of a poor disease-free and overall survival in uni- and multivariate analyses.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / diagnosis*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / genetics
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • RNA, Messenger / analysis
  • WT1 Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • RNA, Messenger
  • WT1 Proteins