Haematologica, Vol 90, Issue 7, 982-984
Copyright © 2005 by Ferrata Storti Foundation
The CYP1A1*2a allele is an independent prognostic factor for acute myeloid leukemia
MT Voso,
F D'Alo',
D Gumiero,
F Guidi,
S Hohaus,
and
G Leone
Polymorphisms in carcinogen- and drug-metabolizing enzymes may increase the risk of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and may influence prognosis. We report that the polymorphic variant of the cytochrome P450 CYP1A1*2A, present in 11.3% of patients, is an independent unfavorable prognostic factor for failure-free and overall survival in patients with AML.