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Alternative splicing of BCL‑X and implications for treating hematological malignancies (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Wanling Chen
    • Jinggang Li
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  • Published online on: July 18, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.12931
  • Article Number: 670
  • Copyright: © Chen et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

BCL‑X is a member of the BCL‑2 family. It regulates apoptosis and plays a critical role in hematological malignancies. It is well‑known that >90% of human genes undergo alternative splicing. A total of 10 distinct splicing transcripts of the BCL‑X gene have been identified, including transcript variants 1‑9 and ABALON. Different transcripts from the same gene have different functions. The present review discusses the progress in understanding the different alternative splicing transcripts of BCL‑X, including their characteristics, functions and expression patterns. The potential use of BCL‑X in targeted therapies for hematological malignancies is also discussed.
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Chen W and Li J: Alternative splicing of BCL‑X and implications for treating hematological malignancies (Review). Oncol Lett 22: 670, 2021.
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Chen, W., & Li, J. (2021). Alternative splicing of BCL‑X and implications for treating hematological malignancies (Review). Oncology Letters, 22, 670. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.12931
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Chen, W., Li, J."Alternative splicing of BCL‑X and implications for treating hematological malignancies (Review)". Oncology Letters 22.3 (2021): 670.
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Chen, W., Li, J."Alternative splicing of BCL‑X and implications for treating hematological malignancies (Review)". Oncology Letters 22, no. 3 (2021): 670. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.12931