The word "promyelocytic" refers to a specific type of cell found in the body called a promyelocyte. These cells are a stage of development in the bone marrow before they mature into white blood cells. Full definition
Activation of both protein kinase A (PKA) type I and PKA type II isozymes is required for retinoid - induced maturation of acute promyelocytic leukemia cells. (abcam.com)
Pagano was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia in late September. (sbnation.com)
It reveals that targeted treatments for acute promyelocytic leukaemia, a rare form of blood cancer, cause a cascade of molecular events leading to cellular senescence and recovery. (presse.inserm.fr)