Is elevated serum cathepsin B concentration in pregnant women associated with preeclampsia?
The serum levels of cathepsin B levels were increased significantly in preeclamptic women. Correlation with severity of preeclampsia needs further investigation to clarify the role of cathepsin B.
The 11q23/MLL involvement of blast cells identifies a major subgroup of infant ALL cases that require an innovative treatment approach. Infants who lack this genetic abnormality have an intermediate prognosis and could be treated accordingly on risk-directed protocols.