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Rodriguez-Sevilla JJ, Salido M, Rodriguez-Rivera M, Sanchez-Gonzalez B, Gallardo F, Pujol RM, Colomo L. PCM1::JAK2 fusion associates with an atypical form of mycosis fungoides. Virchows Arch 2022; 481:967-973. [PMID: 35786767 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-022-03372-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Deregulation of JAK-STAT pathway seems to be relevant in mycosis fungoides (MFs). We report the case of a 23-year-old woman diagnosed of atypical MF carrying isolated PCM1::JAK2 fusion and eosinophilia. The disease was refractory to common treatments and progressed increasing the number of large CD30 positive T-cells. After progression, treatment with brentuximab vedotin was decided and decreased the proportion of large cells, but the low-grade component persisted, and the skin lesions worsened. Immunohistochemical expression of p-STAT3 detected in most tumor cells demonstrated the abnormal activation of JAK-STAT pathway. Very few cases of mature T-cell lymphomas carrying PCM1::JAK2 gene fusion have been reported to date, and we review previous cases described with this alteration. Described cases shared similar clinicopathological features and low genetic complexity, and the presence of PCM1::JAK2 fusion associates with a distinctive form of the disease.
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- Juan Jose Rodriguez-Sevilla
- Department of Hematology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital del Mar, Institute Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain. .,Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
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Molecular Pathogenesis and Treatment Perspectives for Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndromes. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22020486. [PMID: 33418988 PMCID: PMC7825323 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22020486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Hypereosinophilia (HE) is a heterogeneous condition with a persistent elevated eosinophil count of >350/mm3, which is reported in various (inflammatory, allergic, infectious, or neoplastic) diseases with distinct pathophysiological pathways. HE may be associated with tissue or organ damage and, in this case, the disorder is classified as hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). Different studies have allowed for the discovery of two major pathogenetic variants known as myeloid or lymphocytic HES. With the advent of molecular genetic analyses, such as T-cell receptor gene rearrangement assays and Next Generation Sequencing, it is possible to better characterize these syndromes and establish which patients will benefit from pharmacological targeted therapy. In this review, we highlight the molecular alterations that are involved in the pathogenesis of eosinophil disorders and revise possible therapeutic approaches, either implemented in clinical practice or currently under investigation in clinical trials.
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Biswas A, Rajesh Y, Mitra P, Mandal M. ETV6 gene aberrations in non-haematological malignancies: A review highlighting ETV6 associated fusion genes in solid tumors. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2020; 1874:188389. [PMID: 32659251 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2020.188389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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ETV6 (translocation-Ets-leukemia virus) gene is a transcriptional repressor mainly involved in haematopoiesis and maintenance of vascular networks and has developed to be a major oncogene with the potential ability of forming fusion partners with many other genes with carcinogenic consequences. ETV6 fusions function primarily by constitutive activation of kinase activity of the fusion partners, modifications in the normal functions of ETV6 transcription factor, loss of function of ETV6 or the partner gene and activation of a proto-oncogene near the site of translocation. The role of ETV6 fusion gene in tumorigenesis has been well-documented and more variedly found in haematological malignancies. However, the role of the ETV6 oncogene in solid tumors has also risen to prominence due to an increasing number of cases being reported with this malignancy. Since, solid tumors can be well-targeted, the diagnosis of this genre of tumors based on ETV6 malignancy is of crucial importance for treatment. This review highlights the important ETV6 associated fusions in solid tumors along with critical insights as to existing and novel means of targeting it. A consolidation of novel therapies such as immune, gene, RNAi, stem cell therapy and protein degradation hitherto unused in the case of ETV6 solid tumor malignancies may open further therapeutic avenues.
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- Angana Biswas
- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Human and Molecular Genetics, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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Bahoush G, Vafapour M, Kariminejad R. New translocation in acute myeloid leukemia M4 eos. Leuk Res Rep 2020; 14:100209. [PMID: 32566479 PMCID: PMC7296338 DOI: 10.1016/j.lrr.2020.100209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The most common childhood malignancy is acute leukemia. Approximately 15- 20% of it, is Acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The general symptoms of this malignancy include fatigue, weakness, fever, paleness and bleeding disorders. There are two methods of classifying for AML: The French-American-British (FAB) and the World Health Organization (WHO) classification.The M4 eos subtype, also called myelomonocytic leukemia, is one subtype of AML with eosinophilia. The most common cytogenetic variations in this leukemia include inv (16) (p13q22) or the variant t (16; 16) (p13; q22). In this report, we present the first AML-M4 eos case with a new translocation that has not yet been reported.
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- Gholamreza Bahoush
- Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist, Ali-Asghar Children Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chief resident of Pediatrics, Ali-Asghar Children Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cytogenetic division, Kariminejad,Najmabadi Pathology & Genetics Center, Tehran, Iran
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Singh D, Khan MA, Siddique HR. Apigenin, A Plant Flavone Playing Noble Roles in Cancer Prevention Via Modulation of Key Cell Signaling Networks. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov 2020; 14:298-311. [DOI: 10.2174/1574892814666191026095728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Cancer is a global health problem and the continuous rise in incidence and
mortality due to cancer carries a real economic burden to all countries. Accumulation of genetic mutation,
exposure of environmental carcinogens and food habits due to change in lifestyles are the key
reasons for cancer. Targeting cancer cells, we need a multitargeting molecule with low/no toxicity.
Objective :
To review the current update of the research status of chemopreventive/therapeutic molecule,
Apigenin.
Methods:
Compare the results of the published articles and granted patents on this compound. We also
discuss the pros and cons of the present research and future direction.
Results:
Cancer cells have characteristic alterations and dysregulation of various cell signaling pathways
that control cell homeostasis, proliferation, motility, and survival in normal cells. Natural flavonoids
are the compounds well known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancerous
properties. Apigenin, along with several other physiological effects, has a very low intrinsic toxicity
and striking effects on the proliferation of cancer cells. Interestingly, this multitargeting molecule is
getting wide acceptance among researchers. It is evident from the recent patents filed in this compound.
At present, three patents have been granted only on the anticancer properties of apigenin.
Conclusion:
This mini-review will explain the present research status of apigenin and will further
shine some light on how apigenin performs its anti-cancerous actions by interfering with the key cellsignaling
pathways.
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- Deepti Singh
- Molecular Cancer Genetics & Translational Research Lab, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, India
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- Molecular Cancer Genetics & Translational Research Lab, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, India
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- Molecular Cancer Genetics & Translational Research Lab, Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, India
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Levavi H, Tripodi J, Marcellino B, Mascarenhas J, Jones AV, Cross NCP, Gruenstein D, Najfeld V. A Novel t(1;9)(p36;p24.1) JAK2 Translocation and Review of the Literature. Acta Haematol 2019; 142:105-112. [PMID: 31063994 DOI: 10.1159/000498945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The JAK2V617F point mutation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of the vast majority of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), but translocations involving JAK2 have increasingly been identified in patients with JAK2V617F-negativeMPNs. Here, we present a case of a patient diagnosed with JAK2V617F-negativepolycythemia vera (PV) that transformed to the MPN-blast phase. Cytogenetic and FISH analysis revealed a novel translocation of t(1;9)(p36;p24.1), causing a PEX14-JAK2 gene fusion product. The t(1;9)(p36;p24.1) represents a new addition to the list of known translocations involving JAK2that have been identified in hematologic malignancies. Although the prognostic and treatment implications of JAK2 translocations in MPNs have not been elucidated, positive outcomes have been described in case reports describing the use of JAK inhibitors in these patients. Further research into the role of JAK2 translocations in the pathogenesis and outcomes of hematologic malignancies is warranted.
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- Hannah Levavi
- Departments of Medicine and Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Departments of Medicine and Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Pathology, Tumor Cytogenomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA,
- Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, New York, USA,
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