Showing posts with label GATA2 error. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GATA2 error. Show all posts

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The BRCA Gene for Blood Cancer - GATA2

In September of this year, researchers announced that they have discovered a gene mutation that can cause, among other things, leukemia. The study, published online in the journal Nature Genetics on September 4th, explained that a mutation in the GATA2 gene has been associated with diseases relating to the development of white blood cells, including acute myeloid leukemia.

Scientists Find Gene Link to Blood Cancers

GATA2: Gene Defect that Predisposes People to Leukemia Discovered

As far as I'm aware, I have no familial history of leukemia. The article states that a genetic tests is/will be available to determine if a person is a carrier of the GATA2 error.