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IDH1 and IDH2 mutations are rare in pediatric myeloid malignancies

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This work was supported by the Research on Measures for Intractable Diseases, Health, and Labor Sciences Research Grants, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, by the Research on Health Sciences focusing on Drug Innovation and by the Japan Health Sciences Foundation. We would like to thank M Matsumura, M Matsui, S Sohma, Y Yin, N Hoshino, S Ohmura, F Saito, Y Ogino and Hokama for their excellent technical assistance.

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Oki, K., Takita, J., Hiwatari, M. et al. IDH1 and IDH2 mutations are rare in pediatric myeloid malignancies. Leukemia 25, 382–384 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/leu.2010.307

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