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JAK2(V617F) allele burden in polycythemia vera: burden of proof

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a hematopoietic stem cell neoplasm defined by activating somatic mutations in the JAK2 gene and characterized clinically by overproduction of red blood cells, platelets, and neutrophils; a significant burden of disease-specific symptoms; high rates of vascular events; and e...

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Autores principales: Moliterno, Alison R., Kaizer, Hannah, Reeves, Brandi N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The American Society of Hematology 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10163319/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36745865
http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.2022017697
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Sumario:Polycythemia vera (PV) is a hematopoietic stem cell neoplasm defined by activating somatic mutations in the JAK2 gene and characterized clinically by overproduction of red blood cells, platelets, and neutrophils; a significant burden of disease-specific symptoms; high rates of vascular events; and evolution to a myelofibrosis phase or acute leukemia. The JAK2(V617F) variant allele frequency (VAF) is a key determinant of outcomes in PV, including thrombosis and myelofibrotic progression. Here, we critically review the dynamic role of JAK2(V617F) mutation burden in the pathogenesis and natural history of PV, the suitability of JAK2(V617F) VAF as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker, and the utility of JAK2(V617F) VAF reduction in PV treatment.