ETV6/RUNX1 Fusion Gene Abrogation Decreases the Oncogenicity of Tumour Cells in a Preclinical Model of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Background: The t(12;21)(p13;q22), which fuses ETV6 and RUNX1 genes, is the most common genetic abnormality in children with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.The implication of the fusion Web Incense protein in leukemogenesis seems to be clear.However, its role in the maintenance of the disease continues to be controversial.Methods: G

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