Childhood B cell leukemia: Intercepting the paths to progression.
Bioessays
; : e2400033, 2024 Jul 26.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39058907
ABSTRACT
B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, arising most often in children aged 2-5 years. This distinctive age distribution hints at an association between B-ALL development and disrupted immune system function during a susceptible period during childhood, possibly triggered by early exposure to infection. While cure rates for childhood B-ALL surpass 90% in high-income nations, survivors suffer from diminished quality of life due to the side effects of treatment. Consequently, understanding the origins and evolution of B-ALL, and how to prevent this prevalent childhood cancer, is paramount to alleviate this substantial health burden. This article provides an overview of our current understanding of the etiology of childhood B-ALL and explores how this knowledge can inform preventive strategies.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Bioessays
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
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BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
España