Encyclopedia: Philadelphia Chromosome
Philadelphia chromosome or Philadelphia translocation is a specific chromosomal abnormality that is associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia . It is due to a reciprocal translocation designated as t, which means an exchange of genetic material between region q34 of chromosome 9 and region q11 of chromosome 22. The presence of this translocation is a highly sensitive test for CML, since 95% of people with CML have this abnormality . However,...
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Which one of the following neoplastic disorders is characterized by a specific chromosome marker chromosome, a small residual chromosome 22 resulting from a 9;22 translocation...
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