Role of FLT3 gene mutations in acute myeloid leukemia: effect on course of disease and results of therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol XIV (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Radzhabova ◽  
S.V. Voloshin ◽  
I.S. Martynkevich ◽  
A.A. Kuzyaeva ◽  
V.A. Shuvaev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Course Of Disease ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Role of Gene Mutations in Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Receiving Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 3373-3373
Author(s):  
Sheng-Chieh Chou ◽  
Jih-Luh Tang ◽  
Liang-In Lin ◽  
Hsin-An Hou ◽  
Chien-Yuan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Genetic Alterations ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Wbc Count ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Abstract Abstract 3373 Poster Board III-261 Purpose Several gene mutations had been found to have clinical implications in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), especially in those with normal karyotype. However, the role of such gene mutations for AML patients receiving allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) was unclear and inconclusive. We retrospectively evaluated the prognostic impact of 8 gene mutations in adult AML patients undergoing allo-HSCT. Materials & Methods From 1995 to 2007, a total of 463 consecutive adult patients with de novo non-M3 AML had comprehensive gene mutation analyses at the National Taiwan University Hospital. Three hundred and twenty five patients who received conventional induction chemotherapy were enrolled in this study. Those who received only low dose chemotherapy or palliative treatment were excluded. The genetic alterations analyzed included NPM1, FLT3/ITD, FLT3/TKD, CEBPA, AML1/RUNX1, RAS, MLL/PTD, and WT1. The clinical implication of these genetic alterations in the patients receiving allo-HSCT was analyzed, and the result was compared with that in patients without allo-HSCT. Results The clinical characteristics in the patients receiving allo-HSCT (n=100) and those without (n=225) were similar with the exception of age, being younger in the former group (35.4 years vs. 49.5 years p<0.001). In univariate analysis, older age (Age > 45 years), higher initial WBC count (WBC>50K/μL), elevated LDH level, unfavorable karyotype, FLT3/ITD, mutations of AML1/RUNX1 were significantly associated with poorer overall survival (OS) in patients not receiving allo-HSCT; While NPM1mut/FLT3ITDneg and CEBPA mutations served as significantly good prognostic indicators. In multivariate analysis, age, WBC count, karyotype, FLT3/ITD, AML1/RUNX1, CEBPA and NPM1mut/FLT3ITDneg remained to be independent prognostic factors in non-allo-HSCT patients. However, in patients receiving allo-HSCT, only unfavorable karyotype and disease status (refractory or remission) at the time of transplantation were associated with poorer OS both in univariate and multivariate analyses. The similar prognostic impact of FLT3/ITD, CEBPA, AML1/RUNX1 and NPM1 on OS was not seen in patients receiving allo-HSCT. Furthermore, in contrast to its poor prognostic impact in non-allo-HSCT patients, mutation of AML1/RUNX1 was a significant good prognostic factor for relapse free survival (p=0.046), although not for OS, in allo-HSCT group. Conclusion FLT3/ITD, mutations of AML1/RUNX1, CEBPA and NPM1 have great prognostic implication for OS in AML patients not receiving allo-HSCT. However, their impact on OS is ameliorated in patients receiving allo-HSCT. The results need to be confirmed by further studies on more patients. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals A Curious Novel Combination of Nucleophosmin (NPM1) Gene Mutations Leading to Aberrant Cytoplasmic Dislocation of NPM1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Genes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1426
Author(s):  
Alessandra Venanzi ◽  
Roberta Rossi ◽  
Giovanni Martino ◽  
Ombretta Annibali ◽  
Giuseppe Avvisati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Nuclear Export ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Nuclear Export Signal ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Molecular Alteration ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Molecular Sequencing ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Nucleophosmin (NPM1) mutations occurring in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) (about 50 so far identified) cluster almost exclusively in exon 12 and lead to common changes at the NPM1 mutants C-terminus, i.e., loss of tryptophans 288 and 290 (or 290 alone) and creation of a new nuclear export signal (NES), at the bases of exportin-1(XPO1)-mediated aberrant cytoplasmic NPM1. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) detects cytoplasmic NPM1 and is predictive of the molecular alteration. Besides IHC and molecular sequencing, Western blotting (WB) with anti-NPM1 mutant specific antibodies is another approach to identify NPM1-mutated AML. Here, we show that among 382 AML cases with NPM1 exon 12 mutations, one was not recognized by WB, and describe the discovery of a novel combination of two mutations involving exon 12. This appeared as a conventional mutation A with the known TCTG nucleotides insertion/duplication accompanied by a second event (i.e., an 8-nucleotide deletion occurring 15 nucleotides downstream of the TCTG insertion), resulting in a new C-terminal protein sequence. Strikingly, the sequence included a functional NES ensuring cytoplasmic relocation of the new mutant supporting the role of cytoplasmic NPM1 as critical in AML leukemogenesis.

scholarly journals The Role of Forkhead Box Proteins in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Cancers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmelo Gurnari ◽  
Giulia Falconi ◽  
Eleonora De Bellis ◽  
Maria Teresa Voso ◽  
Emiliano Fabiani
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Drug Sensitivity ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hematological Neoplasms ◽  
Forkhead Box ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Forkhead box (FOX) proteins are a group of transcriptional factors implicated in different cellular functions such as differentiation, proliferation and senescence. A growing number of studies have focused on the relationship between FOX proteins and cancers, particularly hematological neoplasms such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). FOX proteins are widely involved in AML biology, including leukemogenesis, relapse and drug sensitivity. Here we explore the role of FOX transcription factors in the major AML entities, according to “The 2016 revision to the World Health Organization classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemia”, and in the context of the most recurrent gene mutations identified in this heterogeneous disease. Moreover, we report the new evidences about the role of FOX proteins in drug sensitivity, mechanisms of chemoresistance, and possible targeting for personalized therapies.

scholarly journals Leukemia stem cell-bone marrow microenvironment interplay in acute myeloid leukemia development

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiyi Yao ◽  
Fenglin Li ◽  
Jiansong Huang ◽  
Jie Jin ◽  
Huafeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Chemotherapy Resistance ◽  
Bone Marrow Microenvironment ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
High Relapse Rate ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Acute Myeloid

AbstractDespite the advances in intensive chemotherapy regimens and targeted therapies, overall survival (OS) of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains unfavorable due to inevitable chemotherapy resistance and high relapse rate, which mainly caused by the persistence existence of leukemia stem cells (LSCs). Bone marrow microenvironment (BMM), the home of hematopoiesis, has been considered to play a crucial role in both hematopoiesis and leukemogenesis. When interrupted by the AML cells, a malignant BMM formed and thus provided a refuge for LSCs and protecting them from the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy. In this review, we summarized the alterations in the bidirectional interplay between hematopoietic cells and BMM in the normal/AML hematopoietic environment, and pointed out the key role of these alterations in pathogenesis and chemotherapy resistance of AML. Finally, we focused on the current potential BMM-targeted strategies together with future prospects and challenges. Accordingly, while further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms behind LSC–BMM interaction, targeting the interaction is perceived as a potential therapeutic strategy to eradicate LSCs and ultimately improve the outcome of AML.

scholarly journals High HSPA8 expression predicts adverse outcomes of acute myeloid leukemia

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Zheng Ge
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Prognostic Factor ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
High Expression ◽  
Micro Rnas ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Abstract Background Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains one of the most common hematological malignancies, posing a serious challenge to human health. HSPA8 is a chaperone protein that facilitates proper protein folding. It contributes to various activities of cell function and also is associated with various types of cancers. To date, the role of HSPA8 in AML is still undetermined. Methods In this study, public datasets available from the TCGA (Cancer Genome Atlas) and GEO (Gene Expression Omnibus) were mined to discover the association between the expression of HSPA8 and clinical phenotypes of CN-AML. A series of bioinformatics analysis methods, including functional annotation and miRNA-mRNA regulation network analysis, were employed to investigate the role of HSPA8 in CN-AML. Results HSPA8 was highly expressed in the AML patients compared to the healthy controls. The high HSPA8 expression had lower overall survival (OS) rate than those with low HSPA8 expression. High expression of HSPA8 was also an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (OS) of CN-AML patients by multivariate analysis. The differential expressed genes (DEGs) associated with HSPA8 high expression were identified, and they were enriched PI3k-Akt signaling, cAMP signaling, calcium signaling pathway. HSPA8 high expression was also positively associated with micro-RNAs (hsa-mir-1269a, hsa-mir-508-3p, hsa-mir-203a), the micro-RNAs targeted genes (VSTM4, RHOB, HOBX7) and key known oncogenes (KLF5, RAN, and IDH1), and negatively associated with tumor suppressors (KLF12, PRKG1, TRPS1, NOTCH1, RORA). Conclusions Our research revealed HSPA8 as a novel potential prognostic factor to predict the survival of CN-AML patients. Our data also revealed the possible carcinogenic mechanism and the complicated microRNA-mRNA network associated with the HSPA8 high expression in AML.

scholarly journals Nanopore Targeted Sequencing for Rapid Gene Mutations Detection in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Genes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cumbo ◽  
Minervini ◽  
Orsini ◽  
Anelli ◽  
Zagaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Predictive Biomarkers ◽  
Molecular Testing ◽  
Sequencing Analysis ◽  
Cebpa Mutations ◽  
Targeted Gene Sequencing ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) clinical settings cannot do without molecular testing to confirm or rule out predictive biomarkers for prognostic stratification, in order to initiate or withhold targeted therapy. Next generation sequencing offers the advantage of the simultaneous investigation of numerous genes, but these methods remain expensive and time consuming. In this context, we present a nanopore-based assay for rapid (24 h) sequencing of six genes (NPM1, FLT3, CEBPA, TP53, IDH1 and IDH2) that are recurrently mutated in AML. The study included 22 AML patients at diagnosis; all data were compared with the results of S5 sequencing, and discordant variants were validated by Sanger sequencing. Nanopore approach showed substantial advantages in terms of speed and low cost. Furthermore, the ability to generate long reads allows a more accurate detection of longer FLT3 internal tandem duplications and phasing double CEBPA mutations. In conclusion, we propose a cheap, rapid workflow that can potentially enable all basic molecular biology laboratories to perform detailed targeted gene sequencing analysis in AML patients, in order to define their prognosis and the appropriate treatment.

The role of PRDM16 and its isoforms in acute myeloid leukemia

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. S65 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Corrigan ◽  
Larry Luchsinger ◽  
Hans Snoeck
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Acute Myeloid
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