Microrna-106b∼25 Cluster Is Involved in Relapsed MLL-Rearranged Pediatric AML

Lonneke Verboon, Maarten Fornerod, Askar Obulkasim, Edwin Sonneveld, André Baruchel, Jan Trka, Dirk Reinhardt, Rob Pieters, Jacqueline Cloos, Gertjan J.L. Kaspers, Jan Henning Klusmann, C. Michel Zwaan, M van den Heuvel-Eibrink

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Abstract

Mixed lineage leukemia (MLL) rearrangements represent about 20% of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia
(AML) cases. Survival rates have increased over the past decades due to intensified chemotherapy
protocols and improved supportive care. Still, approximately 30-40% will relapse during or after therapy.
The role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in leukemogenesis of MLL-rearranged AML, especially towards the
development of relapse is unknown. To determine whether specific miRNAs are involved in relapse
development, we performed miRNA profiling, using TaqMan Low Density Array (TLDA) in pediatric AML
with a special focus on MLL-rearranged cases. First, we compared miRNA profiles of de novo pediatric
AML patients that relapsed with those that did not relapse. Secondly, we did the same comparison, only
focussing on the MLL-rearranged subset. Third, we investigated the role of miRNAs in clonal evolution by
investigating the differential expression of 6 paired initial diagnosis-relapses MLL-rearranged AML cases.
An independent set of 6 paired initial diagnosis-relapse cases with MLL-rearrangements was used to confirm the identified miRNAs using single stemloop RT-qPCR.
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Together, our data indicate that miR-106b-25 cluster may play an important role in relapse pediatric AML with MLL-rearrangements. Further research is warranted to identify the role of this cluster for clinical resistance and as treatment target.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1038
JournalBlood
Volume124
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Dec 2014

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