The Role of Mitochondrial VDAC2 in the Survival and Proliferation of T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cells

Background: T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is an aggressive hematological malignancy with aberrant T-cell developmental arrest. Individuals with relapsed T-ALL have limited therapeutic alternatives and poor prognosis. The mitochondrial function is critical for the T-cell viability. The voltage-dependent anion channel 2 (VDAC2) in the mitochondrial outer membrane, interacts with pro-apoptotic BCL-2 proteins and mediates the apoptosis of several cancer cell lines. Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore the role of VDAC2 in T-ALL cell survival and proliferation. Methods: Publicly available datasets of RNA-seq results were analyzed for expression of VDAC isoforms and T-ALL cell lines were treated with a VDAC2 small molecular inhibitor erastin. A VDAC2 RNA interference (siRNA) was delivered to T-ALL cell lines using a retroviral vector. Functional assays were performed to investigate the VDAC2 siRNA impacts on cell proliferation, apoptosis and survival of T-ALL cells. Results: Our analysis found a high expression of VDAC2 mRNA in various T-ALL cell lines. Public datasets of T-ALL RNA-seq also showed that VDAC2 is highly expressed in T-ALL (116.2 ± 36.7), compared to control groups. Only two T-ALL cell lines showed sensitivity to erastin (20 μM) after 48 hours of incubation, including Jurkat (IC50 = 3.943 μM) and Molt4 (IC50 = 3.286 μM), while another two T-ALL cells (CUTLL1 and RPMI 8402) had unstable IC50. However, five T-ALL cell lines (LOUCY, CCRF-CEM, P12-ICHI, HPB-ALL, and PEER cells) showed resistance to erastin. On the contrary, all T-ALL cell lines genetically inhibited with VDAC2 siRNA led to more than 80% decrease in VDAC2 mRNA levels, and a Conclusion: VDAC2 is highly expressed in T-ALL cells. The inhibition of VDAC2 significantly decreased cell viability, increased apoptosis, reduced cell proliferation and caused cell cycle sub-G1 arrest of T-ALL cells.

Resveratrol Induces Apoptosis and Autophagy in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cells by Inhibiting Akt/mTOR and Activating p38-MAPK

Objective To explore the effects of resveratrol-induced apoptosis and autophagy in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia （T-ALL） cells and potential molecular mechanisms. Methods The anti-proliferation effect of resveratrol-induced, apoptosis and autophagy on T-ALL cells were detected by using MTI- test, immunofluorescence, electronic microscope, and flow cytometry, respectively. Western blotting was performed for detecting changes of apoptosis-associated proteins, cell cycle regulatory proteins and state of activation of Akt, mTOR, p70S6K, 4E-BP1, and p38-MAPK. Results Resveratrol inhibited the proliferation and dose and time-dependent manner. It also induced cyclin-dependent kinase （CDK） inhibitors p21 and induced apoptosis and autophagy in T-ALL cells in a cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase via up regulating p27 and down regulating cyclin A and cyclin D1. Western blotting revealed that resveratrol significantly decreased the expression of antiapoptotic proteins （Mcl-1 and Bcl-2） and increased the expression of proapoptotic proteins （Bax, Bim, and Bad）, and induced cleaved-caspase-3 in a time-dependent manner. Significant increase in ratio of LC3-11/LC3-1 and Beclin 1 was also detected. Furthermore, resveratrol induced significant dephosphorylation of Akt, mTOR, p70S6K, and 4E-BP1, but enhanced specific phosphorylation of p38-MAPK which could be blocked by SB203580. When autophagy was suppressed by 3-MA, apoptosis in T-ALL cells induced by resveratrol was enhanced. Conclusion Our findings have suggested that resveratrol induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy in T-ALL cells through inhibiting Akt/mTOR/p7OS6K/4E-BP1 and activating p38-MAPK signaling pathways. Autophagy might play a role as a self-defense mechanism in T-ALL cells treated by resveratrol. Therefore, the reasonable inhibition of autophagy in T-ALL cells may serve as a promising strategy for resveratrol induced apoptosis and can be used as adjuvant chemotherapy for T-ALL.

Predictive Value of Dynamic Peri-Transplantation MRD Assessed By MFC Either Alone or in Combination with Other Variables for Outcomes of Patients with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

We performed a retrospective analysis to investigate dynamic peri-hematopoieticstem cell transplantation(HSCT)minimal/measurable residual disease(MRD)on outcomes inpatients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL).A total of 271 patients were enrolledand classified into three groups:unchanged ncgative MRD pre-and post-HSCT group(group A),post-MRD non-increase group(group B),and post-MRD increase group(group C).The patientsin group B and group C experienced a higher cumulative incidence of relapse(CIR)(42%vs.71%vs.16%,P<0.001)and lower leukemia-free survival(LFS)(46%vs.21%vs.70%,P<0.001)andoverall survival(OS)(50%vs.28%vs.72%,P<0.001)than in group A,but there was no significantdifference in non-relapse mortality(NRM)among three groups(14%vs.12%vs.8%,P=0.752).Multivariate analysis showed that dynamic peri-HSCT MRD was associated with CIR(HR=2.392,95%CI,1.816-3.151,P<0.001),LFS(HR=1.964,95%CI,1.546-2.496,P<0.001)and os(HR=1.731,95%CI,1.348-2.222,P<0.001).We also established a risk scoring system based ondynamic peri-HSCT MRD combined with remission status pre-HSCT and onsct of chronic graft-versus-host disease(GVHD).This risk scoring system could better distinguish ClR(c=0.730)thanthat for pre-HSCT MRD(c=0.562),post-HSCT MRD(c=0.616)and pre-and post-MRD dynamics(c=0.648).Our results confirm the outcome predictive value of dynamic peri-HSCT MRD eitheralone or in combination with other variables for patients with T-ALL.

MicroRNA-145-3p suppresses the malignant behaviors of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia Jurkat cells via inhibiting the NF-kappaB signaling pathway

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL)is a hematological tumor caused by the malignant transformation of immature T-cell progenitor cells.Emerging studies have stated that microRNAs(miRNAs)may play key roles in T-ALL progression.This study aimed to investigate the roles of miR-145-3p in T-ALL cell proliferation,invasion,and apoptosis with the involvement of the nuclear factor-kappaB(NF-κB)signaling pathway.T-ALL Jurkat cells were harvested,and the expression of miR-145-3p and NF-κB-p65 was measured.Gain-and loss-of-functions of miR-145-3p and NF-κB-p65 were performed to identify their roles in the biological behaviors of Jurkat cells,including proliferation,apoptosis,and invasion.Consequently,the current study demonstrated that miR-145-3p was down-regulated while NF-κB-p65 was up-regulated in Jurkat cells.miR-145-3p directly bound to the 3’untranslated region of NF-κB-p65.Over-expression of miR-145-3p inhibited Jurkat cell proliferation,invasion,and resistance to apoptosis,while over-expression of NF-κB-p65 presented opposite trends.Co-transfection of miR-145-3p and NF-κB-p65 promoted the malignant behaviors of Jurkat cells compared to miR-145-3p transfection alone,while it reduced these behaviors of Jurkat cells compared to NF-κB-p65 transfection alone.Taken together,this study provided evidence that miR-145-3p could suppress proliferation,invasion,and resistance to the death of T-ALL cells via inactivating the NF-κB signaling pathway.

Current assessment and management of measurable residual disease in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the setting of CAR-T-cell therapy

Chimeric antigen receptor(CAR)-modified T-cell therapy has achieved remarkable success in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL).Measurable/minimal residual disease(MRD)monitoring plays a significant role in the prognostication and management of patients undergoing CAR-T-cell therapy.Common MRD detection methods include flow cytometry(FCM),polymerase chain reaction(PCR),and next-generation sequencing(NGS),and each method has advantages and limitations.It has been well documented that MRD positivity predicts a poor prognosis and even disease relapse.Thus,how to perform prognostic evaluations,stratify risk based on MRD status,and apply MRD monitoring to guide individual therapeutic decisions have important implications in clinical practice.This review assesses the common and novel MRD assessment methods.In addition,we emphasize the critical role of MRD as a prognostic biomarker and summarize the latest studies regarding MRD-directed combination therapy with CAR-T-cell therapy and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT),as well as other therapeutic strategies to improve treatment effect.Furthermore,this review discusses current challenges and strategies for MRD detection in the setting of disease relapse after targeted therapy.

Early T-cell precursor leukemia:a subtype of high risk childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia includes T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL)and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(B-ALL).In children,T-ALL usually has a worse prognosis than B-ALL,although childhood T-ALL prognoses have improved remarkably.The varying outcomes among T-ALL cases suggest that an unrecognized biological heterogeneity may contribute to chemo-resistance.Deep exploration of T-lymphocyte development in recent years has found a subgroup of patients with a phenotype that resembles early T-cell precursor,which confers a much poorer prognosis than any other form of T-ALL.This novel subtype of T-ALL was called early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ETP-ALL).Flow cytometry data from T-ALL patients enrolled in Shanghai Children’s Medical Center between July 2002 and October 2010 were assessed according to Dr.Campana’s protocol.Among total 89 T-ALL cases,74 cases had enough immunophenotype data available to differentiate between ETP(CD1a^(-),CD8^(-),CD5^(dim),at least one marker of stem cell or myeloid lineage)and non-ETP.From these 74 subjects,12 ETP-ALL cases(16.2%)were identified.The event-free survival(EFS)rate at 66.8 months was 11.1%±10.1% for ETP-ALL and 57.6%±5.6% for non-ETP-ALL(P=0.003).The overall survival rates were 13.3%±11.0% for ETP-ALL and 64.7%±6.3% for non-ETP-ALL(P=0.002).Our findings demonstrate that early T-cell precursor leukemia is a very high-risk subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with poor prognosis.

Advances in the development of chimeric antigen receptor-T-cell therapy in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

CD19-targeted chimeric antigen receptor T-cell(CAR-T)therapy is effective in refractory/relapsed(R/R)B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(B-ALL).This review focuses on achievements,current obstacles,and future directions in CAR-T research.A high complete remission rate of 68%to 93%could be achieved after anti-CD19 CAR-T treatment for B-ALL.Cytokine release syndrome and CAR-T-related neurotoxicity could be managed.In view of difficulties collecting autologous lymphocytes,universal CAR-T is a direction to explore.Regarding the high relapse rate after anti-CD19 CAR-T therapy,the main solutions have been developing new targets including CD22 CAR-T,or CD19/CD22 dual CAR-T.Additionally,some studies showed that bridging into transplant post-CAR-T could improve leukemia-free survival.Some patients who did not respond to CAR-T therapy were found to have an abnormal conformation of the CD19 exon or trogocytosis.Anti-CD19 CAR-T therapy for R/R B-ALL is effective.From individual to universal CAR-T,from one target to multi-targets,CAR-T-cell has a chance to be off the shelf in the future.

Chidamide inhibits the NOTCH1-MYC signaling axis in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL)is one of the most dangerous hematological malignancies,with high tumor heterogeneity and poor prognosis.More than 60%of T-ALL patients carry NOTCH1 gene mutations,leading to abnormal expression of downstream target genes and aberrant activation of various signaling pathways.We found that chidamide,an HDAC inhibitor,exerts an antitumor effect on T-ALL cell lines and primary cells including an anti-NOTCH1 activity.In particular,chidamide inhibits the NOTCH1-MYC signaling axis by down-regulating the level of the intracellular form of NOTCH1(NICD1)as well as MYC,partly through their ubiquitination and degradation by the proteasome pathway.We also report here the preliminary results of our clinical trial supporting that a treatment by chidamide reduces minimal residual disease(MRD)in patients and is well tolerated.Our results highlight the effectiveness and safety of chidamide in the treatment of T-ALL patients,including those with NOTCH1 mutations and open the way to a new therapeutic strategy for these patients.

Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may improve long-term survival for children with high-risk T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first complete remission

Background: The role of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in children with high-risk (HR) T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) in first complete remission (CR1) is still under evaluation. Moreover, relapse is the main factor affecting survival. This study aimed to explore the effect of allo-HSCT (especially haploidentical HSCT [haplo-HSCT]) on improving survival and reducing relapse for HR childhood T-ALL in CR1 and the prognostic factors of childhood T-ALL in order to identify who could benefit from HSCT.Methods: A total of 74 newly diagnosed pediatric T-ALL patients between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2018 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Patients were stratified into the low-risk chemotherapy cohort (n = 16), HR chemotherapy cohort (n = 31), and HR transplant cohort (n = 27). Characteristics, survival outcomes, and prognostic factors of all patients were then analyzed.Results: Patient prognosis in the HR chemotherapy cohort was significantly worse than that in the low-risk chemotherapy cohort (5-year overall survival [OS]: 58.5%vs. 100%,P = 0.003;5-year event-free survival [EFS]: 54.1%vs. 83.4%,P = 0.010;5-year cumulative incidence of relapse [CIR]: 45.2%vs. 6.3%,P = 0.011). In HR patients, allo-HSCT improved the 5-year EFS and CIR compared to that of chemotherapy (5-year EFS: 80.1%vs. 54.1%,P = 0.041;5-year CIR: 11.6%vs. 45.2%,P = 0.006). The 5-year OS was higher in the HR transplant cohort than that in the HR chemotherapy cohort (81.0%vs. 58.5%,P = 0.084). Minimal residual disease re-emergence was an independent risk factor for 5-year OS, EFS, and CIR;age ≥10 years was an independent risk factor for OS and EFS;and high white blood cell count was an independent risk factor for EFS and CIR.Conclusion: Allo-HSCT, especially haplo-HSCT, could effectively reduce relapse of children with HR T-ALL in CR1.

Animal models of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: mimicking the human disease

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL)is a heterogeneous group of hematological tumors composed of distinct subtypes that vary in their genetic abnormalities.In the past decade,large-scale genomic analysis has shed new light on providing potentially important oncogenic or tumor suppressive candidates involved in the disease progression.Following in silico analysis,functional studies are usually performed to vigorously investigate the biological roles of candidate genes.For this purpose,animal models faithfully recapitulating the human disease are widely applied to decipher the mechanism underlying T-cell transformation.Conversely,an increased understanding of T-ALL biology,including identification of oncogene NOTCH1,TAL1 and MYC as well as tumor suppressor phosphatase and tensin homolog(PTEN),has significantly improved the development of T-ALL animal models.These progresses have opened opportunities for development of new therapeutic strategy to benefit T-ALL patients.In this review,we particularly summarize the mouse and zebrafish models used in T-ALL research and also the most recent advances from these in vivo studies.

Precision medicine in acute lymphoblastic leukemia

The cure rate of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL)has exceeded 90%in some contemporary clinical trials.However,the dose intensity of conventional chemotherapy has been pushed to its limit.Further improvement in outcome will need to rely more heavily on molecular therapeutic as well as immuno-and cellular-therapy approaches together with precise risk stratification.Children with ETV6-RUNX1 or hyperdiploid>50 ALL who achieve negative minimal residual disease during early remission induction are suitable candidates for reduction in treatment.Patients with Philadelphia chromosome(Ph)-positive or Ph-like ALL with ABL-class fusion should be treated with dasatinib.BH3 profiling and other preclinical methods have identified several high-risk subtypes,such as hypodiplod,early T-cell precursor,immature T-cell,KMT2A-rearranged,Ph-positive and TCF-HLF-positive ALL,that may respond to BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax.There are other fusions or mutations that may serve as putative targets,but effective targeted therapy has yet to be established.For other high-risk patients or poor early treatment responders who do not have targetable genetic lesions,current approaches that offer hope include blinatumomab,inotuzumab and CAR-T cell therapy for B-ALL,and daratumumab and nelarabine for T-ALL.With the expanding therapeutic armamentarium,we should start focus on rational combinations of targeted therapy with non-overlapping toxicities.

多中心成人早期前体T细胞白血病/淋巴瘤的临床特征及预后研究

目的:对3个血液学中心的成人早期前体T细胞白血病/淋巴瘤(ETP-ALL/LBL)患者进行回顾性分析,总结其临床特点、治疗及预后影响因素。方法:收集2006年1月至2019年1月来自北京大学第三医院、解放军第一医学中心和中国医学科学院血液学研究所3个血液研究中心共113例T淋巴母细胞白血病/淋巴瘤(T-ALL/LBL)患者的临床数据资料,对其中ETP-ALL/LBL及非ETP-ALL/LBL患者的临床特征及预后进行分析比较。结果:113例T-ALL/LBL患者中,13例诊断为ETP-ALL/LBL(11.5%),其中男性患者11例(84.6%),中位年龄28(18-53)岁。与非ETP-ALL/LBL患者相比,ETP-ALL/LBL患者在年龄、性别、纵隔大包块发生率、临床分期、IPI评分、白细胞水平、乳酸脱氢酶水平方面差异无统计学意义。在13例ETP-ALL/LBL患者中,9例(69.2%)获得完全缓解,ETP-ALL/LBL患者较非ETP-ALL/LBL患者化疗诱导缓解率无统计学差异。在单纯化疗未进行异基因造血干细胞移植的患者中,ETP-ALL/LBL组较非ETP-ALL/LBL组显示出更差的5年生存率(0 vs 7.1%,P=0.008),而在进行异基因造血干细胞移植的患者中,两组5年生存率无统计学差异(37.5%vs 40.2%,P>0.05)。多因素Cox回归分析提示,诱导治疗达到完全缓解、异基因造血干细胞移植以及乳酸脱氢酶水平为影响T-ALL/LBL的独立预后因素。结论:ETP-ALL/LBL较其他类型T-ALL/LBL患者诱导化疗反应率无显著差异,诱导缓解后续贯异基因造血干细胞移植巩固治疗对于提高ETP-ALL/LBL患者远期生存率具有重要意义。

Multi-omics integration reveals potential stage-specific druggable targets in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL),a heterogeneous hematological malignancy,is caused by the developmental arrest of normal T-cell progenitors.The development of targeted therapeutic regimens is impeded by poor knowledge of the stage-specific aberrances in this disease.In this study,we performed multi-omics integration analysis,which included mRNA expression,chromatin accessibility,and gene-dependency database analyses,to identify potential stage-specific druggable targets and repositioned drugs for this disease.This multi-omics integration helped identify 29 potential pathological genes for T-ALL.These genes exhibited tissue-specific expression profiles and were enriched in the cell cycle,hematopoietic stem cell differentiation,and the AMPK signaling pathway.Of these,four known druggable targets(CDK6,TUBA1A,TUBB,and TYMS)showed dysregulated and stage-specific expression in malignant T cells and may serve as stage-specific targets in T-ALL.The TUBA1A expression level was higher in the early T cell precursor(ETP)-ALL cells,while TUBB and TYMS were mainly highly expressed in malignant T cells arrested at the CD4 and CD8 double-positive or single-positive stage.CDK6 exhibited a U-shaped expression pattern in malignant T cells along the naıve to maturation stages.Furthermore,mebendazole and gemcitabine,which target TUBA1A and TYMS,respectively,exerted stage-specific inhibitory effects on T-ALL cell lines,indicating their potential stage-specific antileukemic role in T-ALL.Collectively,our findings might aid in identifying potential stage-specific druggable targets and are promising for achieving more precise therapeutic strategies for T-ALL.

Breathing adapted radiation therapy for leukemia relapse in the breast: A case report

BACKGROUND Infiltration of the breast by leukemic cells is uncommon but may manifest as an oncological emergency requiring prompt management.Extramedullary relapse of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia(T-ALL)within the breast is exceedingly rare and there is paucity of data in the literature regarding this entity.No consensus exists on management of isolated extramedullary breast relapses of T-ALL.Herein,we report a case of isolated extramedullary breast relapse of T-ALL treated with breathing adapted radiation therapy(BART)using the active breathing control(ABC)system.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 33-year-old female with diagnosis of T-ALL.She received intensive systemic chemotherapy that resulted in complete remission of her disease,and then underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.After a 15 mo period without symptoms and signs of progression,the patient presented with palpable masses in both breasts.She complained from severe pain and swelling of the breasts.Imaging workup showed bilateral breast lesions,and diagnosis of breast infiltration by leukemic cells was confirmed after immunohistopathological evaluation.The patient suffering from severe pain,discomfort,and swelling of both breasts due to leukemic infiltration was referred to the Radiation Oncology Department for symptomatic palliation.Whole breast irradiation was delivered to both breasts of the patient with BART using the ABC system.The patient had complete resolution of her symptoms after treatment with BART.CONCLUSION BART with the ABC system resulted in complete resolution of the patient’s symptoms due to leukemic infiltration of both breasts with T-ALL.This contemporary treatment technique should be preferred for radiotherapeutic management of patients with leukemic infiltration of the breasts to achieve effective symptomatic palliation.

miR-181b-5p调节EGR1/BIM通路对ALL细胞增殖、凋亡和迁移的影响

目的 探讨miR-181b-5p在急性淋巴细胞白血病(ALL)中的作用及其潜在的分子机制。方法 采用qRT-PCR检测四川大学华西医院2019年1月—2021年1月80例ALL患者miR-181b-5p和早期生长反应因子1(EGR1) mRNA的表达水平。分别使用miR-181b-5p模拟物、miR-181b-5p抑制物或(和)EGR1过表达质粒转染人ALL细胞系NALM-6细胞。采用MTT、流式细胞仪和划痕愈合实验检测miR-181b-5p对细胞增殖、凋亡和迁移的影响。通过双荧光素酶验证miR-181b-5p和EGR1的相互作用关系。Western blot检测细胞中EGR1蛋白和细胞增殖、凋亡和迁移相关蛋白的表达水平。结果 miR-181b-5p在ALL中表达显著上调,EGR1表达下调(P<0.05)。抑制miR-181b-5p不仅抑制细胞增殖、迁移,诱导细胞凋亡,而且上调EGR1和BIM蛋白表达(P<0.05);上调miR-181b-5p则具有与之相反的效果(P<0.05)。EGR1是ALL细胞中miR-181b-5p的靶基因(P<0.05)。miR-181b-5p过表达可明显削弱EGR1过表达对ALL细胞增殖、凋亡和迁移的影响(P<0.05)。结论 抑制miR-181b-5p可通过靶向上调EGR1和BIM表达在ALL中抑制细胞增殖和迁移,促进细胞凋亡。

以髓系肉瘤合并皮肌炎为初发表现的急性早期前体T淋巴细胞白血病1例

急性早期前体T淋巴细胞白血病(early T-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia,ETP-ALL)属于早期非成熟的急性T淋巴细胞白血病(T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia,T-ALL),其肿瘤细胞即早期前体T细胞为早期从骨髓迁移至胸腺的胸腺细胞亚群,表达丰富的T系、干细胞和髓系相关的转录物,保留着多能分化潜能,是一种成熟阻滞、分化很差的干细胞白血病[1]。

儿童急性淋巴细胞白血病早期治疗反应评估与预后价值

本研究目的是探讨儿童急性淋巴细胞白血病(ALL)早期治疗反应在儿童ALL预后中的价值。采用细胞形态学和分子生物学(定量PCR)方法对2005年3月31日至2008年3月31日期间我院收治的426例初治ALL患儿进行了早期治疗反应评估,评估内容包括第8天强的松试验反应(D8-PR)、第22天骨髓缓解状态(D22-BM)、第33天骨髓缓解状态(D33-BM),以及第33天MRD水平(D33-MRD)。单因素分析4个评估指标对无事件生存率(EFS)的影响,Cox比例风险模型分析其独立预后意义。所有病例随访截止至2013年10月31日,中位随访时间80个月(0.5-106个月)。结果表明:单因素分析4个早期治疗反应评估指标均具有明显的预后意义。强的松反应良好(PGR)患儿的8年EFS明显高于强的松反应不良(PPR)患儿;第22天、第33天骨髓缓解状态为M1骨髓的患儿预后明显好于M2、M3骨髓的患儿;第33天MRD高水平(≥10-4)的患儿预后明显差于MRD低水平(<10-4)患儿(P<0.001)。多因素分析结果显示,儿童ALL中具有独立预后意义的指标有BCR/ABL+、D8-PR、D33-BM和D33-MRD,其中以D33-MRD≥10-2的风险比最高(HR:11.886,P<0.001)。结论:早期治疗反应在儿童ALL中具有重要的预后价值,是具有独立意义的预后因素,对儿童ALL的危险度分层治疗中具有重要的临床指导意义。

成人急性T淋巴细胞白血病免疫表型分析

目的:分析急性T淋巴细胞白血病(T-ALL)患者免疫分型结果,提高对早期前体T淋巴细胞白血病(ETP-ALL)及CD5增高的ETP ALL(near ETP ALL)的认识。方法:回顾性分析62例于本院诊治的初诊成人T-ALL患者的免疫分型结果,根据CD5、CD1a、CD8及髓/干(My/S)抗原的表达情况,将其分为ETP,near ETP及非ETP(non-ETP)3组,对比分析3组患者免疫分型特点及临床基本资料。结果:3组间年龄、白细胞数和血小板计数及骨髓白血病细胞百分比均有显著差异(P<0.05),ETP组及near ETP组均主要见于pro T及pre T,non-ETP组主要见于皮质T及成熟T。3组间My/S,CD1a,CD8及CD5阳性率均具有显著差异(P<0.001)。non-ETP组CD4及CD3阳性率均显著高于ETP组及near-ETP组(P<0.01)。near-ETP组CD56阳性率(50%)显著高于ETP组(16.7%)及non-ETP组(0%)(P<0.01)。结论:根据CD5、CD1a、CD8及髓/干(My/S)抗原的表达情况,可以将T-ALL分为ETP、near ETP及non-ETP 3组,3组间免疫分型及临床基本资料有统计学差异。

成人早期前体T急性淋巴细胞白血病(ETP-ALL)与非ETP-ALL的临床特点对比

目的:对比分析成人早期前体T急性淋巴细胞白血病(ETP-ALL)与非早期前体T急性淋巴细胞白血病(non-ETP-ALL)的临床特点。方法:回顾性分析于我科系统诊治的成人T细胞急性淋巴细胞白血病(T-ALL)患者19例,其中ETP-ALL 6例,non-ETP-ALL 13例,对比两组患者临床基本状况、血液及骨髓检测结果、免疫分型结果及诱导治疗后缓解情况。结果:ETP-ALL组患者白细胞水平显著低于non-ETP-ALL组患者,血小板水平显著高于non-ETP-AL组患者,主要见于pro-T-ALL,首次诱导治疗后完全缓解或接近完全缓解(CR/CRi)率显著低于后者。结论:ETP-ALL患者具有较独特的临床特点,对常规诱导治疗反应差,有必要积极探索新的治疗方法和药物。

GSTT1、GSTM1基因多态性与儿童急性淋巴细胞白血病早期治疗反应及化疗不良反应的关系

目的:研究谷胱甘肽硫转移酶(GSTs)家族中GSTT1、GSTM1基因多态性与儿童急性淋巴细胞白血病(ALL)早期治疗反应和化疗不良反应的关系。方法:筛选ALL患者98例,采用多重PCR技术分析GSTT1、GSTM1基因型,比较不同基因型患者早期治疗反应和发生化疗毒副作用的差异。结果:GSTT1基因缺失型患者早期治疗反应较GSTT1基因非缺失型患者好(OR=3.35,95%CI:1.05～10.73,P=0.041),GSTT1和GSTM1基因双非缺失型患者发生早期治疗反应差的风险明显高于GSTT1和GSTM1任一基因缺失型及双缺失型(OR=5.73,95%CI:1.73～18.95,P=0.004)。GSTM1基因缺失型患者发生口腔黏膜炎、肝功能异常及感染的风险高于GSTM1基因非缺失型患者(P<0.05),GSTT1和GSTM1基因双缺失型患者发生肝功能异常及感染的风险明显高于两基因非双缺失型患者(P<0.05)。结论:GSTT1和GSTM1基因型与ALL患者早期治疗反应及化疗不良反应发生率相关,GSTT1和GSTM1基因型有助于指导ALL患者个体化治疗方案的制定。