Mutations in the gene DNMT3A have been identified in various hematopoietic conditions, including clonal hematopoiesis, myelodysplastic syndrome, and acute myeloid leukemia. The clinical significance of this early mutation and the resultant enhanced clonal fitness have been a focus for therapeutic intervention. See related article by Venugopal et al., p. 756.
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