Pathology Outlines

Stains
AML1

Author: Nat Pernick, M.D. (see Authors page)

Revised: 25 September 2015, last major update June 2005

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Definition / general

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Definition / general

Gene at 21q22 is DNA binding component of AML1/CBF beta transcription factor complex, most frequent target of translocations in AML via t(8;21) [AML1-ETO]; t(12;21); t(3;21) [AML1-EVI1]
Fusion products (below) suppress normal AML1 mediated transactivating activity
Normal AML1 required to establish fetal liver-derived definitive hematopoiesis (stem cells to definitive hematopoietic elements)