How does BCR-ABL cause cancer?
Genes from chromosome 9 combine with genes from chromosome 22 to create a new gene called BCR-ABL. The BCR-ABL gene contains instructions that tell the abnormal blood cell to produce too much of a protein called tyrosine kinase. Tyrosine kinase promotes cancer by allowing certain blood cells to grow out of control.
What is the function of BCR-ABL?
The BCR-ABL chimeric protein is thought to play a central role in the pathogenesis of Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome-positive leukemias, notably chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). There is compelling evidence that malignant transformation by BCR-ABL is critically dependent on its protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) activity.
Is BCR-ABL a protein?
A protein made from pieces of two genes that get joined together. It is found in most patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and in some patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
What is BCR medical term?
The breakpoint cluster region protein (BCR) also known as renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-26 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BCR gene. BCR is one of the two genes in the BCR-ABL complex, which is associated with the Philadelphia chromosome.
Why would it be important for healthcare providers to know if a patient has a BCR-ABL mutation?
BCR-ABL1 testing is used to: Help diagnose some forms of leukemia, i.e., chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) or a type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and, rarely, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in which the BCR-ABL1 gene sequence is present (BCR-ABL1-positive).
What does BCR ABL stand for?
The breakpoint cluster region protein (BCR) also known as renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-26 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BCR gene. BCR is one of the two genes in the BCR-ABL complex, which is associated with the Philadelphia chromosome.
Is BCR ABL genetic testing?
BCR-ABL1 testing is ordered to detect the Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome and BCR-ABL1 gene sequence. Several types of tests may be ordered to detect BCR-ABL1. These include chromosome analysis, BCR-ABL1 molecular genetic test, and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
What causes chronic myeloid leukemia?
Chronic myeloid leukemia is caused due to acquired mutation in genes. The exact cause of initial genetic defect is not known. Abnormality arises in genes that control the growth of blood cells. The changes that follow will result in abnormal growth of cells.
How is the Philadelphia chromosome forms?
The Philadelphia chromosome forms when chromosome 9 and chromosome 22 break and exchange portions . This creates an abnormally small chromosome 22 and a new combination of instructions for your cells that can lead to the development of chronic myelogenous leukemia.