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The oncogenetic events that transform chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) to acute myeloid leukemias (AML) are not well characterized. We investigated the role of several genes implicated in leukemic transformation by mutational analysis of 63 patients with AML secondary to a preexisting MPN (sAML). Frequent mutations were identified in TET2 (26.3%),
ASXL1
(19.3%), IDH1 (9.5%), and
JAK2
(36.8%) mutations in sAML, and all possible mutational combinations of these genes were also observed. Analysis of 14 patients for which paired samples from MPN and sAML were available showed that TET2 mutations were frequently acquired at leukemic transformation [6 of 14 (43%)]. In contrast,
ASXL1
mutations were almost always detected in both the MPN and AML clones from individual patients. One case was also observed where TET2 and
ASXL1
mutations were found before the patient acquired a
JAK2
mutation or developed clinical evidence of MPN. We conclude that mutations in TET2,
ASXL1
, and IDH1 are common in sAML derived from a preexisting MPN. Although TET2/
ASXL1
mutations may precede acquisition of
JAK2
mutations by the MPN clone, mutations in TET2, but not
ASXL1
, are commonly acquired at the time of leukemic transformation. Our findings argue that the mutational order of events in MPN and sAML varies in different patients, and that TET2 and
ASXL1
mutations have distinct roles in MPN pathogenesis and leukemic transformation. Given the presence of sAML that have no preexisting
JAK2
/TET2/
ASXL1
/IDH1 mutations, our work indicates the existence of other mutations yet to be identified that are necessary for leukemic transformation.
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PMID:Genetic analysis of transforming events that convert chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms to leukemias. 2006 84
During these past 5 years several studies have provided major genetic insights into the pathogenesis of the so-called classical myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs): polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and primary myelofibrosis (PMF). The discovery of the JAK2V617F mutation first, then of the
JAK2
exon 12 and MPLW515 mutations, have modified the understanding of these diseases, their diagnosis, and management. Now it is established that almost 100% of PV patients present a
JAK2
mutation. Nearly 60% of ET patients and 50% of patients with PMF have the JAK2V617F mutation. The MPLW515 mutations are also present in a small proportion of ET and PMF patients. These mutations are oncogenic events that cause these disorders; however, they do not explain the heterogeneity of the entities in which they occur. Genetic defects have not been yet identified in around 40% of ET and PMF. There are likely additional somatic genetic factors important for the MPN phenotype like the recently described TET2,
ASXL1
, and CBL mutations. Moreover, polymorphisms in the
JAK2
gene have been recently described as associated with MPN. Additional studies of large cohorts are required to dissect the genetic events in MPNs and the mechanisms of these oncogenic cooperations.
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PMID:Molecular aspects of myeloproliferative neoplasms. 2018 5
The diagnostic value of
JAK2
mutational analysis in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) is now well established and endorsed by the World Health Organization classification system for hematologic malignancies. The current review is focused on the prognostic impact and therapeutic relevance of
JAK2
and other MPN-associated mutations in polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and primary myelofibrosis (PMF). Mutations involving
JAK2
, MPL, TET2, and
ASXL1
are discussed. In general, within a specific disease category, the mere presence or absence of any one of these mutations does not appear to correlate with survival or development of blast phase disease, myelofibrosis, or thrombosis. In contrast, interesting associations between JAK2V617F allele burden and clinical outcome (e.g. lower quartile range allele burden and shorter survival in PMF and higher allele burden and fibrotic transformation in PV) have been made, but require further validation, and their impact on treatment choices is not clear. Similarly, although detection of JAK2V617F status post allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant indicates minimal residual disease, the general use of mutant allele burden for monitoring treatment response has not been systematically studied. Current information on mutational status and response to
JAK2
inhibitor drug therapy is too preliminary to draw any conclusions.
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PMID:Mutational analysis in BCR-ABL-negative classic myeloproliferative neoplasms: impact on prognosis and therapeutic choices. 2021 47
While a majority of patients with refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis harbor JAK2V617F and rarely MPLW515L,
JAK2
/MPL-negative cases constitute a diagnostic problem. 23 RARS-T cases were investigated applying immunohistochemical phospho-STAT5, sequencing and SNP-A-based karyotyping. Based on the association of TET2/
ASXL1
mutations with MDS/MPN we studied molecular pattern of these genes. Two patients harbored
ASXL1
and another 2 TET2 mutations. Phospho-STAT5 activation was present in one mutated TET2 and
ASXL1
case. JAK2V617F/MPLW515L mutations were absent in TET2/
ASXL1
mutants, indicating that similar clinical phenotype can be produced by various MPN-associated mutations and that additional unifying lesions may be present in RARS-T.
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PMID:Spectrum of mutations in RARS-T patients includes TET2 and ASXL1 mutations. 2033 14
Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) is a haematological disease currently classified in the category of myelodysplastic syndromes/myeloproliferative neoplasm (MDS/MPN) because of its dual clinical and biological presentation. The molecular biology of CMML is poorly characterized. We studied a series of 53 CMML samples including 31 cases of myeloproliferative form (MP-CMML) and 22 cases of myelodysplastic forms (MD-CMML) using array-comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH) and sequencing of 13 candidate genes including
ASXL1
, CBL, FLT3, IDH1, IDH2,
JAK2
, KRAS, NPM1, NRAS, PTPN11, RUNX1, TET2 and WT1. Mutations in
ASXL1
and in the genes associated with proliferation (CBL, FLT3, PTPN11, NRAS) were mainly found in MP-CMML cases. Mutations of
ASXL1
correlated with an evolution toward an acutely transformed state: all CMMLs that progressed to acute phase were mutated and none of the unmutated patients had evolved to acute leukaemia. The overall survival of
ASXL1
mutated patients was lower than that of unmutated patients.
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PMID:ASXL1 mutation is associated with poor prognosis and acute transformation in chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia. 2088 Jan 16
JMML and CMML are rare myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms occurring at both ends of life. To investigate relationships between JMML and CMML, genes recently involved in CMML were studied in 68 JMML patients. Mutations in TET2, RUNX1 and
JAK2
(V617F) are involved in myelodysplastic and/or myeloproliferative syndromes, and more specifically in CMML but were not found in JMML. Pangenomic analysis by SNP-array showed no abnormality at these loci. Three frameshift mutations of
ASXL1
leading to a truncated protein were found in three patients (4%) with late onset JMML displaying also RAS activating mutations. Homozygous mutations of CBL with 11q loss of heterozygosity were found in five (7%) JMML. CBL substitutions were different from those reported in CMML, exclusive from other RAS activating mutations, and were germline in all patients. Overall, the pattern of genetic lesions observed in JMML differed from that of CMML. Although signalling deregulation is involved in CMML, transcriptional deregulation seems to play a pivotal role, with mutation of RUNX1,
ASXL1
or TET2. Conversely, none of these genes involved in transcription or chromatin remodelling was found to be significantly altered in JMML, while CBL mutations confirm the central role of RAS and growth factor signalling deregulation in JMML.
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PMID:Genetic typing of CBL, ASXL1, RUNX1, TET2 and JAK2 in juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia reveals a genetic profile distinct from chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia. 2095 99
It is currently assumed that myelofibrosis (MF) originates from acquired mutations that target the hematopoietic stem cell and induce dysregulation of kinase signaling, clonal myeloproliferation, and abnormal cytokine expression. These pathogenetic processes are interdependent and also individually contributory to disease phenotype-bone marrow stromal changes, extramedullary hematopoiesis, ineffective erythropoiesis, and constitutional symptoms. Molecular pathogenesis of MF is poorly understood despite a growing list of resident somatic mutations that are either functionally linked to Janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription hyperactivation (eg
JAK2
, MPL, and LNK mutations) or possibly involved in epigenetic dysregulation of transcription (TET2,
ASXL1
, or EZH2 mutations). Current prognostication in primary MF is based on the Dynamic International Prognostic Scoring System-plus model, which uses 8 independent predictors of inferior survival to classify patients into low, intermediate 1, intermediate 2, and high-risk disease groups; corresponding median survivals are estimated at 15.4, 6.5, 2.9, and 1.3 years. Such information is used to plan a risk-adapted treatment strategy for the individual patient, which might include observation alone, conventional or investigational (eg, JAK inhibitors, pomalidomide) drug therapy, allogenic stem cell transplantation with reduced- or conventional-intensity conditioning, splenectomy, or radiotherapy. I discuss these treatment approaches in the context of who should get what and when.
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PMID:How I treat myelofibrosis. 2171 7
To update oncologists on pathogenesis, contemporary diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment strategies in BCR-ABL1-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms, including polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and primary myelofibrosis (PMF). Recent literature was reviewed and interpreted in the context of the authors' own experience and expertise. Pathogenetic mechanisms in PV, ET, and PMF include stem cell-derived clonal myeloproliferation and secondary stromal changes in the bone marrow and spleen. Most patients carry an activating
JAK2
or MPL mutation and a smaller subset also harbors LNK, CBL, TET2,
ASXL1
, IDH, IKZF1, or EZH2 mutations; the precise pathogenetic contribution of these mutations is under investigation.
JAK2
mutation analysis is now a formal component of diagnostic criteria for PV, ET, and PMF, but its prognostic utility is limited. Life expectancy in the majority of patients with PV or ET is near-normal and disease complications are effectively (and safely) managed by treatment with low-dose aspirin, phlebotomy, or hydroxyurea. In PMF, survival and quality of life are significantly worse and current therapy is inadequate. In ET and PV, controlled studies are needed to show added value and justify the risk of unknown long-term health effects associated with nonconventional therapeutic approaches (eg, interferon-alfa). The unmet need for treatment in PMF dictates a different approach for assessing the therapeutic value of new drugs (eg, JAK inhibitors, pomalidomide) or allogeneic stem-cell transplantation.
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PMID:Myeloproliferative neoplasms: molecular pathophysiology, essential clinical understanding, and treatment strategies. 2157 37
Progression of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to accelerated (AP) and blast phase (BP) is because of secondary molecular events, as well as additional cytogenetic abnormalities. On the basis of the detection of
JAK2
, CBL, CBLB, TET2,
ASXL1
, and IDH1/2 mutations in myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms, we hypothesized that they may also contribute to progression in CML. We screened these genes for mutations in 54 cases with CML (14 with chronic phase, 14 with AP, 20 with myeloid, and 6 with nonmyeloid BP). We identified 1 CBLB and 2 TET2 mutations in AP, and 1 CBL, 1 CBLB, 4 TET2, 2
ASXL1
, and 2 IDH family mutations in myeloid BP. However, none of these mutations were found in chronic phase. No cases with JAK2V617F mutations were found. In 2 cases, TET2 mutations were found concomitant with CBLB mutations. By single nucleotide polymorphism arrays, uniparental disomy on chromosome 5q, 8q, 11p, and 17p was found in AP and BP but not involving 4q24 (TET2) or 11q23 (CBL). Microdeletions on chromosomes 17q11.2 and 21q22.12 involved tumor associated genes NF1 and RUNX1, respectively. Our results indicate that CBL family, TET2,
ASXL1
, and IDH family mutations and additional cryptic karyotypic abnormalities can occur in advanced phase CML.
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PMID:CBL, CBLB, TET2, ASXL1, and IDH1/2 mutations and additional chromosomal aberrations constitute molecular events in chronic myelogenous leukemia. 2194 Aug 31
Myeloproliferative/myelodysplastic syndromes are rare diseases that include a proliferative component, mainly on the white cells and platelets, and a dysplastic component that accounts for one or several cytopenias. The most frequent of these diseases in chronic myelo-monocytic leukemia, a disease of elderly people that has long been associated with myelodysplastic syndromes in biological studies as well as in clinical trials. The recent identification of a number of genetic mutations in the leukemic clone, including frequent mutations in TET2,
ASXL1
and RUNX1, less frequent mutations in NRAS, KRAS and C-CBL, and rare mutations in
JAK2
, FLT3, IDH1, IDH2, and EZHR2 may improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of this disease. Patient care depends on the disease risk, especially the percentage of blast cells in the bone marrow, the age and the performance status. Supportive care is required in all patients. In high risk patients, the only curative therapeutic is allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, which is rarely feasible due to the age of the patients and the absence of donor. Demethylating agents such as azacitidine and decitabine are currently the most efficient drugs. The prognosis remains poor, with a median survival lower than 24 months.
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PMID:[Myeloproliferative/myelodysplastic syndromes]. 2142 42
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