Genomics
The bcr-abl fusion is a genetic abnormality resulting from a translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22, which creates a hybrid gene that encodes an active tyrosine kinase involved in cell proliferation and survival. This abnormality is most commonly associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and plays a crucial role in the development and progression of this cancer.
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