ALK

ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase)

ALK stands for anaplastic lymphoma kinase. It is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein involved in cell growth and communication. ALK is normally found in specific types of cells in the nervous system, where it helps regulate how these cells grow and function. However, changes in the ALK gene can occur, leading …
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ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma

What is ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. Common locations for ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma include lymph nodes, bone, liver, digestive tract, and breast. What type of cancer is ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-negative …
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ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma

What is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. It typically involves lymph nodes, but it can also be found in the skin and lungs among other sites. What type of cancer is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell …
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