Tp53 Abnormalities In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Exhibit A Disease Specific Profile: Meta-Analysis Of 270 Mutations

TP53 mutations have been shown to occur in 5–40% of CLL patients depending on the clinical background (early stage/refractory disease). They are associated with a poor response to standard chemotherapy with alkylators and purine analogues and dismal clinical course. Because previous studies have examined small cohorts without detailed molecular characterization, the exact TP53 mutation profile and a correlation of TP53 mutation pattern, allele status and associated molecular genetics has not been possible.