2023
Optogenetic Control of Oncogenic Signaling in B-Cell Malignancies
Kume K, Lee J, Cheng Z, Robinson M, Leveille E, Cosgun K, Chan L, Feng Y, Arce D, Khanduja D, Toomre D, Müschen M. Optogenetic Control of Oncogenic Signaling in B-Cell Malignancies. Blood 2023, 142: 4138. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2023-190926.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchB-cell malignanciesB-cell lymphomaMature B-cell lymphomasB cell deathB cellsB cell developmentGenetic deletionMantle cell lymphomaNF-kB signalingBCR signal inhibitorsB cell precursorsCell of originCell viabilityChronic active BCRB cell survivalB cell receptor signalsHodgkin's diseaseMultiple myelomaNormal B cell developmentPlasma cellsBtk tyrosine kinaseCell lymphomaBurkitt's lymphomaNF-kBSmall molecule inhibitorsRepurposing GSK3B Small Molecule Inhibitors for Refractory Lymphoid Malignancies
Cosgun K, Robinson M, Oulghazi S, Xu L, Xiao G, Chan L, Lee J, Kume K, Leveille E, Arce D, Khanduja D, Feldhahn N, Song J, Chan W, Chen J, Taketo M, Schjerven H, Jellusova J, Kothari S, Davids M, Müschen M. Repurposing GSK3B Small Molecule Inhibitors for Refractory Lymphoid Malignancies. Blood 2023, 142: 2818. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2023-190522.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFavorable safety profileSmall molecule inhibitorsT-lymphoid malignancyΒ-catenin degradationLymphoid malignanciesΒ-cateninInteractome studiesSafety profileClinical trialsMolecule inhibitorsLow nanomolar concentrationsΒ-catenin accumulationSolid tumorsRefractory B-cell malignanciesCell deathPK/PD profilesZinc finger proteinRefractory lymphoid malignanciesChIP-seq analysisPhase 2 trialMYC target genesT-cell lymphomaColony formationRapid nuclear accumulationWnt/β-catenin pathwayComputational Discovery and Validation of NAD+ Biosynthesis As Unique Vulnerability in B-Lymphoid Malignancies
Li Q, Robinson M, Leveille E, Zhang C, Sun R, Cheng Z, Kume K, Cosgun K, Kothari S, Khanduja D, Nakada D, Müschen M. Computational Discovery and Validation of NAD+ Biosynthesis As Unique Vulnerability in B-Lymphoid Malignancies. Blood 2023, 142: 418. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2023-190269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmall molecule inhibitorsDrug discovery toolNAMPT inhibitorsCompound screenCell type-specific targetsCell linesMolecule inhibitorsPurine/pyrimidine metabolismTumor cell linesEnergy metabolismSalvage biosynthesis pathwaySolid tumor cell linesB cell developmentCellular energy metabolismB cell signalingAmino acid metabolismCell cycle arrestDiscovery toolDepletion of metabolitesBiosynthesis pathwayCompetitive fitnessRate-limiting enzymeNAMPT deletionConditional mouse modelEnergy stressNegative feedback regulation of MAPK signaling is an important driver of chronic lymphocytic leukemia progression
Ecker V, Brandmeier L, Stumpf M, Giansanti P, Moreira A, Pfeuffer L, Fens M, Lu J, Kuster B, Engleitner T, Heidegger S, Rad R, Ringshausen I, Zenz T, Wendtner C, Müschen M, Jellusova J, Ruland J, Buchner M. Negative feedback regulation of MAPK signaling is an important driver of chronic lymphocytic leukemia progression. Cell Reports 2023, 42: 113017. PMID: 37792532, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitogen-activated protein kinaseChronic lymphocytic leukemiaCLL cellsMitochondrial reactive oxygen speciesChronic lymphocytic leukemia progressionApoptotic cell deathPoor clinical prognosisCLL cell survivalSmall molecule inhibitorsNegative feedback regulationProtein kinaseReactive oxygen speciesMAPK signalingMAPK activityPromising treatment conceptClinical prognosisClinical challengeLymphocytic leukemiaCell survivalAcute activationCell deathDNA damageDUSP6Treatment conceptFeedback regulation
2021
Identification of BCL6 As Synthetic Lethality in RAS-Driven B-Cell Transformation
Chan L, Hurtz C, Leveille E, Kume K, Robinson M, Geng H, Cosgun K, Müschen M. Identification of BCL6 As Synthetic Lethality in RAS-Driven B-Cell Transformation. Blood 2021, 138: 792. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2021-148653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRAS-ERK pathwayB cell developmentNormal B cell developmentRAS-ERKCell deathTransplant recipient miceSynthetic lethalityGenetic lesionsBCL6 expressionGenetic ablationChIP-seq analysisRAS-ERK signalingPermanent activationMurine B cell precursorsB cell precursorsDeletion of Bcl6Pharmacological inhibitionDoxycycline-inducible expressionSmall molecule inhibitionNegative B cell selectionSmall molecule inhibitorsExpression of PRDM1BCL6 promoterB-cell transformationExpression of BCL6Protein Phosphatase 2A as a Therapeutic Target in Small Cell Lung Cancer
Mirzapoiazova T, Xiao G, Mambetsariev B, Nasser MW, Miaou E, Singhal SS, Srivastava S, Mambetsariev I, Nelson MS, Nam A, Behal A, Arvanitis LD, Atri P, Muschen M, Tissot FLH, Miser J, Kovach JS, Sattler M, Batra SK, Kulkarni P, Salgia R. Protein Phosphatase 2A as a Therapeutic Target in Small Cell Lung Cancer. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2021, 20: 1820-1835. PMID: 34253596, PMCID: PMC8722383, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-21-0013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtein phosphatase 2APhosphatase 2ASerine/threonine phosphataseDNA damage responseRegulation of apoptosisSmall molecule inhibitorsGlycolytic ATP productionThreonine phosphataseTwo-dimensional cultureLB100ATP productionMolecule inhibitorsPP2AThree-dimensional spheroid modelEndothelial cell monolayersGlucose uptakeCell viabilitySCLC cellsTherapeutic targetApoptosisCell monolayersMass spectrometrySpheroid modelTumor spheroidsCells
2019
Rationale for Targeting BCL6 in MLL-Rearranged B-ALL
Chan L, Hurtz C, Geng H, Ballabio E, Xiao G, Deb G, Khoury H, Armstrong S, Ernst P, Melnick A, Milne T, Müschen M. Rationale for Targeting BCL6 in MLL-Rearranged B-ALL. Blood 2019, 134: 1239. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2019-131565.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchB-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaPharmacological inhibitionABT-199Group of patientsBCL6 expressionBone marrow biopsyPoor clinical outcomeAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaBCL2 inhibitor ABT-199BH3 mimetic ABT-199MLL gene rearrangementTransplant recipient miceMLL fusionsB-cell transformationClinical outcomesMarrow biopsyTreatment of MLLDismal outcomeLymphoblastic leukemiaRecipient miceNormal B cell developmentSelective vulnerabilityImmunohistochemical stainingInfant BSmall molecule inhibitors
2018
SHIP1 Inhibition As Novel Therapeutic Approach in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Ecker V, Braun M, Neumayer T, Muschen M, Ruland J, Buchner M. SHIP1 Inhibition As Novel Therapeutic Approach in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Blood 2018, 132: 894. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-117053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic lymphocytic leukemiaMyeloid-derived suppressor cellsSecondary lymphoid organsImmune cell functionPeripheral bloodCLL cellsLymph nodesMalignant CLL cellsB cellsT cellsImmune responseLymphoid organsLymphocytic leukemiaSmall molecule inhibitorsSHIP1 inhibitionAge-matched healthy donorsAnti-tumor immune responsePharmacological inhibitionCell deathCLL peripheral bloodTreatment-related toxicityImmunoglobulin-producing plasma cellsRegulatory T cellsCell functionCLL cell death
2016
PP2A Balances Glucose Metabolism and Foxo Activation to Maintain Cellular Redox Homeostasis in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Xiao G, Chen Z, Daniel B, Chan L, Geng H, Jiang X, Müschen M. PP2A Balances Glucose Metabolism and Foxo Activation to Maintain Cellular Redox Homeostasis in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Blood 2016, 128: 1056. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.1056.1056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLineage-specific rolesPro-survival roleLB-100PP2A subunitsRedox homeostasisH2AX phosphorylationUnexpected rolePI3K-AktFunction of PP2AProtein phosphatase 2ACellular redox homeostasisSer/ThrCatalytic subunit CAnti-oxidant gene expressionS6 ribosomal proteinHigh glycolytic fluxRescue effectGrowth competition assaysLeukemia cellsPentose phosphate pathway fluxHigher reactive oxygen species (ROS) levelsReduced cell growthPP2A functionSmall molecule inhibitorsFOXO factors
2015
Erk Negative Feedback Control Enables Pre-B Cell Transformation and Represents a Therapeutic Target in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Shojaee S, Caeser R, Buchner M, Park E, Swaminathan S, Hurtz C, Geng H, Chan LN, Klemm L, Hofmann WK, Qiu YH, Zhang N, Coombes KR, Paietta E, Molkentin J, Koeffler HP, Willman CL, Hunger SP, Melnick A, Kornblau SM, Müschen M. Erk Negative Feedback Control Enables Pre-B Cell Transformation and Represents a Therapeutic Target in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Cancer Cell 2015, 28: 114-128. PMID: 26073130, PMCID: PMC4565502, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2015.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCell Transformation, NeoplasticDNA-Binding ProteinsDual Specificity Phosphatase 6Host Cell Factor C1HumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, TransgenicMolecular Sequence DataPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaPrognosisProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesSmall Molecule LibrariesTranscription FactorsConceptsAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaLymphoblastic leukemiaPatient-derived preNegative feedback regulationPre-B cell cloneCell deathImmediate cell deathMouse modelSmall molecule inhibitorsTherapeutic targetAcute activationMalignant transformationCell clonesFeedback regulationOncogenic signalingMolecule inhibitorsStrong activationLeukemiaDeathERKPre-B-cell transformationCell transformationActivationOncogenic transformationVast majority
2014
PTEN Is Essential for Normal Cytokine Signaling and Oncogenic Transformation of Pre-B Cells
Shojaee S, Cazzaniga V, Schjerven H, Buchner M, Hurtz C, Geng H, Hochhaus A, Cazzaniga G, Melnick A, Kornblau S, Graeber T, Muschen M. PTEN Is Essential for Normal Cytokine Signaling and Oncogenic Transformation of Pre-B Cells. Blood 2014, 124: 262. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v124.21.262.262.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaAlleles of PTENDeletion of PTENPI3K-Akt pathwayPI3K-Akt signalingGlucocorticoid resistanceHuman preSmall molecule inhibitorsBCR-ABL1Expression levelsMyeloid lineage leukemiasPatient-derived prePTEN deletionT-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaCell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaHigh expression levelsLeukemia cellsTime of diagnosisPoor clinical outcomeCell deathMature B-cell lymphomasPTEN inhibitionHuman cancersLeukemia/lymphomaB-cell lymphoma
2011
Compensatory Signaling From ROR1 and the Pre-B Cell Receptor Promote Survival of t(1;19) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Bicocca V, Chang B, Muschen M, Druker B, Tyner J. Compensatory Signaling From ROR1 and the Pre-B Cell Receptor Promote Survival of t(1;19) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Blood 2011, 118: 2466. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v118.21.2466.2466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTyrosine kinaseAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaAkt activityPre-B cell receptor signalingCell linesLeukemogenic tyrosine kinasesProtein target identificationKinase inhibitor screenImmunoblot analysisCell receptor signalingCell viabilityKinase inhibitor screeningClinical trial contractsReceptor tyrosine kinasesTyrosine kinase activityPhospho-protein arraysSmall molecule inhibitorsROR1 knockdownSiRNA screeningAkt regulationLymphoblastic leukemiaDasatinib treatmentKinase domainPatient costsLeukemia patientsDUSP6-Mediated Negative Feedback to Oncogenic Tyrosine Kinase Signaling Prevents Excessive Accumulation of ROS and Enables Leukemia Cell Survival
Shojaee S, Buchner M, Geng H, Melnick A, Gery S, Molkentin J, Koeffler P, Muschen M. DUSP6-Mediated Negative Feedback to Oncogenic Tyrosine Kinase Signaling Prevents Excessive Accumulation of ROS and Enables Leukemia Cell Survival. Blood 2011, 118: 1479. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v118.21.1479.1479.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCellular senescenceEffects of BCIProtein levelsCpG methylation analysisLeukemia cellsOncogene-induced senescenceGene expression changesLineage leukemiaCpG methylation levelsOncogenic tyrosine kinasesPharmacological inhibitionTyrosine kinase activityActivation of p53Small molecule inhibitorsBone marrow progenitor cellsGenetic experimentsDUSP6 functionLeukemia cell survivalTherapeutic targetB-cell lymphoma cell linesMarrow progenitor cellsNormal growth kineticsHigh ROS levelsKinase activityPromoter region