Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE24381: Inhibition of BCL6-dependent gene expression in Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia GSE24404: Recruitment of BCL6 to target genes in Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia Refer to individual Series
Project description:Transcription profiling by array of human acute lymphoblastic leukemia and normal haemopoietic samples using Agilent Whole Human Genome Oligo Microarrays
Project description:The two major isoforms of the oncogenic Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase, p210 and p185, are expressed upon the Philadelphia chromosome translocation. p210 is the hallmark of chronic myelogenous leukemia, whereas p185 occurs in the majority of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Differences in protein-protein interactions and activated signaling pathways that may be associated with the different diseases driven by p210 and p185 are unknown. We have performed a quantitative comparative proteomics study of p210 and p185 and found strong differences in the interactome and phosphoproteome. Whereas the AP2 endocytosis complex interacts preferentially with p185, the phosphatase Sts1 is enriched with p210. Stronger activation of STAT5 and ERK1/2 is observed with p210, whereas Lyn is activated by p185. These results were validated in human p210 and p185-positive cell lines. Our findings contribute to a more coherent understanding of Bcr-Abl signaling, mechanisms of oncogenic transformation, resulting disease pathobiology and responses to kinase inhibitors.
Project description:Philadelphia chromosome-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-like ALL) is a distinct subtype of B-ALL, exhibiting a kinase-activated gene expression profile similar to Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) ALL, yet lacking the BCR::ABL fusion. Despite the identification of numerous genetic aberrations and chromosomal rearrangements, particularly those involving the ABL-class or CRLF2/JAK pathways, as drivers and therapeutic targets, the genetic diversity and underlying pathogenic mechanisms of Ph-like ALL remain incompletely understood, posing challenges for diagnosis and treatment. Here, we identified a novel JAK2 fusion, ZBTB5::JAK2, in a Ph-like ALL patient, accompanied by a frequent KRAS12D mutation. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis suggests that the cell population with both high JAK2 and RAS signals may represent the leukemia stem cells in this patient.
