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Precision analysis of mutant U2AF1 activity reveals deployment of stress granules in myeloid malignancies
Biancon G, Joshi P, Zimmer JT, Hunck T, Gao Y, Lessard MD, Courchaine E, Barentine AES, Machyna M, Botti V, Qin A, Gbyli R, Patel A, Song Y, Kiefer L, Viero G, Neuenkirchen N, Lin H, Bewersdorf J, Simon MD, Neugebauer KM, Tebaldi T, Halene S. Precision analysis of mutant U2AF1 activity reveals deployment of stress granules in myeloid malignancies. Molecular Cell 2022, 82: 1107-1122.e7. PMID: 35303483, PMCID: PMC8988922, DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2022.02.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIn vivo anti-tumor effect of PARP inhibition in IDH1/2 mutant MDS/AML resistant to targeted inhibitors of mutant IDH1/2
Gbyli R, Song Y, Liu W, Gao Y, Biancon G, Chandhok NS, Wang X, Fu X, Patel A, Sundaram R, Tebaldi T, Mamillapalli P, Zeidan AM, Flavell RA, Prebet T, Bindra RS, Halene S. In vivo anti-tumor effect of PARP inhibition in IDH1/2 mutant MDS/AML resistant to targeted inhibitors of mutant IDH1/2. Leukemia 2022, 36: 1313-1323. PMID: 35273342, PMCID: PMC9103411, DOI: 10.1038/s41375-022-01536-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEnzyme InhibitorsHumansIsocitrate DehydrogenaseLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMutationMyelodysplastic SyndromesPoly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase InhibitorsRecurrenceConceptsAcute myeloid leukemiaMyelodysplastic syndromeMDS/acute myeloid leukemiaRefractory acute myeloid leukemiaPARP inhibitionVivo anti-tumor effectsAlternate therapeutic optionsSubset of AMLAnti-tumor effectsPre-clinical studiesRibose polymerase inhibitorsSerial transplantation assaysHomologous recombination defectsTherapeutic optionsTreatment optionsOverall engraftmentHigh relapseIDH inhibitionMyeloid leukemiaIsocitrate dehydrogenase 1Small molecule inhibitorsCell frequencyXeno-graftsIDH1/2 mutationsMalignant transformation
2023
A multicenter phase Ib trial of the histone deacetylase inhibitor entinostat in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms or acute myeloid leukemia refractory to hypomethylating agents
Bewersdorf J, Shallis R, Sharon E, Park S, Ramaswamy R, Roe C, Irish J, Caldwell A, Wei W, Yacoub A, Madanat Y, Zeidner J, Altman J, Odenike O, Yerrabothala S, Kovacsovics T, Podoltsev N, Halene S, Little R, Piekarz R, Gore S, Kim T, Zeidan A. A multicenter phase Ib trial of the histone deacetylase inhibitor entinostat in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms or acute myeloid leukemia refractory to hypomethylating agents. Annals Of Hematology 2023, 103: 105-116. PMID: 38036712, DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05552-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMyelodysplastic SyndromesConceptsDose-limiting toxicityAcute myeloid leukemiaMarrow complete remissionPhase Ib trialAdverse eventsIb trialDose escalationNCI Cancer Therapy Evaluation ProgramAcute myeloid leukemia refractoryHematologic adverse eventsProtocol-defined responseDose level 1Anti-PD1 therapyAnti-PD1 antibodyDose-escalation designLimited clinical efficacySystems immunology approachHistone deacetylase inhibitor entinostatLeukemia refractoryMCR patientsComplete remissionRespiratory failureSuppressor cellsEscalation designClinical efficacy
2022
Prognostic implications of mono-hit and multi-hit TP53 alterations in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and higher risk myelodysplastic syndromes treated with azacitidine-based therapy
Zeidan A, Bewersdorf J, Hasle V, Shallis R, Thompson E, de Menezes D, Rose S, Boss I, Halene S, Haferlach T, Fox B. Prognostic implications of mono-hit and multi-hit TP53 alterations in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and higher risk myelodysplastic syndromes treated with azacitidine-based therapy. Leukemia 2022, 37: 240-243. PMID: 36437356, DOI: 10.1038/s41375-022-01766-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAzacitidineHumansLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMyelodysplastic SyndromesPrognosisTumor Suppressor Protein p53Finding consistency in classifications of myeloid neoplasms: a perspective on behalf of the International Workshop for Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Zeidan AM, Bewersdorf JP, Buckstein R, Sekeres MA, Steensma DP, Platzbecker U, Loghavi S, Boultwood J, Bejar R, Bennett JM, Borate U, Brunner AM, Carraway H, Churpek JE, Daver NG, Della Porta M, DeZern AE, Efficace F, Fenaux P, Figueroa ME, Greenberg P, Griffiths EA, Halene S, Hasserjian RP, Hourigan CS, Kim N, Kim TK, Komrokji RS, Kutchroo V, List AF, Little RF, Majeti R, Nazha A, Nimer SD, Odenike O, Padron E, Patnaik MM, Roboz GJ, Sallman DA, Sanz G, Stahl M, Starczynowski DT, Taylor J, Xie Z, Xu M, Savona MR, Wei AH, Abdel-Wahab O, Santini V. Finding consistency in classifications of myeloid neoplasms: a perspective on behalf of the International Workshop for Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Leukemia 2022, 36: 2939-2946. PMID: 36266326, DOI: 10.1038/s41375-022-01724-9.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsSelective inhibition of MCL1 overcomes venetoclax resistance in a murine model of myelodysplastic syndromes
Fischer MA, Song Y, Arrate MP, Gbyli R, Villaume MT, Smith BN, Childress MA, Stricker TP, Halene S, Savona MR. Selective inhibition of MCL1 overcomes venetoclax resistance in a murine model of myelodysplastic syndromes. Haematologica 2022, 108: 522-531. PMID: 35979721, PMCID: PMC9890032, DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2022.280631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsB-cell lymphoma 2Acute myeloid leukemiaMyeloid cell leukemia-1Myelodysplastic syndromeMDS subtypesHigh-risk myelodysplastic syndromeMCL1 inhibitionRisk myelodysplastic syndromesAnti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2Protein B-cell lymphoma 2Effective clinical therapySelective inhibitorMDS patient samplesAttractive therapeutic opportunityBcl-xLExcess blastsOlder patientsClinical trialsMyeloid leukemiaMurine modelImpressive responseSignificant injuryAnti-apoptotic protein Bcl-xLLeukemia survivalLymphoma 2
2020
Editorial: Do not lose focus on myeloid biology in the era of COVID-19.
Halene S, Prebet T. Editorial: Do not lose focus on myeloid biology in the era of COVID-19. Current Opinion In Hematology 2020, 28: 71-72. PMID: 33394725, DOI: 10.1097/moh.0000000000000635.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersCyclosporine enhances the sensitivity to lenalidomide in MDS/AML in vitro
He X, Dou A, Feng S, Roman-Rivera A, Hawkins C, Lawley L, Zhang J, Wunderlich M, Mizukawa B, Halene S, Patel A, Fang J. Cyclosporine enhances the sensitivity to lenalidomide in MDS/AML in vitro. Experimental Hematology 2020, 86: 21-27.e2. PMID: 32437909, PMCID: PMC7335335, DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2020.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisCell Line, TumorCyclosporineDNA-Binding ProteinsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmGene Expression Regulation, LeukemicHumansIkaros Transcription FactorLenalidomideLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMiceMice, Inbred NODMuscle ProteinsMyelodysplastic SyndromesNeoplasm ProteinsUp-RegulationXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsAcute myeloid leukemiaMDS/acute myeloid leukemiaMyelodysplastic syndromeT cell activationAML patient-derived xenograft modelsG protein-coupled receptor 68MDS/AML cellsPatient-derived xenograft modelsMDS/AML cell linesDegradation of IKZF1AML cell linesCell linesActivity of CaNBone marrow cellsMDS patientsPrimary bone marrow cellsHematologic malignanciesMyeloid leukemiaAML cellsLenalidomideXenograft modelDrug AdministrationSuppressive effectProsurvival pathwaysMarrow cellsDesign of Hydrazide-Bearing HDACIs Based on Panobinostat and Their p53 and FLT3-ITD Dependency in Antileukemia Activity
Li X, Jiang Y, Peterson YK, Xu T, Himes RA, Luo X, Yin G, Inks ES, Dolloff N, Halene S, Chan SSL, Chou CJ. Design of Hydrazide-Bearing HDACIs Based on Panobinostat and Their p53 and FLT3-ITD Dependency in Antileukemia Activity. Journal Of Medicinal Chemistry 2020, 63: 5501-5525. PMID: 32321249, PMCID: PMC7684764, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c00442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumanized mice as preclinical models for myeloid malignancies
Gbyli R, Song Y, Halene S. Humanized mice as preclinical models for myeloid malignancies. Biochemical Pharmacology 2020, 174: 113794. PMID: 31926939, DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.113794.Books
2019
The minimal that kills: Why defining and targeting measurable residual disease is the “Sine Qua Non” for further progress in management of acute myeloid leukemia
Bewersdorf JP, Shallis RM, Boddu PC, Wood B, Radich J, Halene S, Zeidan AM. The minimal that kills: Why defining and targeting measurable residual disease is the “Sine Qua Non” for further progress in management of acute myeloid leukemia. Blood Reviews 2019, 43: 100650. PMID: 31883804, DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2019.100650.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDisease ManagementHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteNeoplasm, ResidualConceptsAcute myeloid leukemiaMyeloid leukemiaHard clinical outcomesClinical trial evidenceMeasurable residual diseaseResidual leukemic cellsRisk of relapseApprovable endpointsMRD statusDeep remissionMorphologic remissionMRD assessmentOverall survivalMRD levelsClinical outcomesDisease relapseInitial treatmentResidual diseaseTrial evidenceClinical trialsTreatment decisionsSurrogate endpointsBone marrowPreemptive interventionLeukemic cellsLAM-003, a new drug for treatment of tyrosine kinase inhibitor–resistant FLT3-ITD–positive AML
Beeharry N, Landrette S, Gayle S, Hernandez M, Grotzke JE, Young PR, Beckett P, Zhang X, Carter BZ, Andreeff M, Halene S, Xu T, Rothberg J, Lichenstein H. LAM-003, a new drug for treatment of tyrosine kinase inhibitor–resistant FLT3-ITD–positive AML. Blood Advances 2019, 3: 3661-3673. PMID: 31751472, PMCID: PMC6880894, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2019001068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCell Line, TumorDisease Models, AnimalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Resistance, NeoplasmDrug SynergismEpigenesis, GeneticFms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3Gene DuplicationGene Expression Regulation, LeukemicHumansLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMiceMutationProtein Kinase InhibitorsConceptsAcute myeloid leukemiaAML cell linesFLT3 inhibitorsFLT3-ITDSingle agentPositive acute myeloid leukemiaFLT3 inhibitor therapyStromal-conditioned mediumInitial clinical responseInternal tandem duplication mutationsFLT3-ITD patientsPoor patient prognosisXenograft mouse modelCell linesFLT3 kinase inhibitorsTandem duplication mutationsDiscovery of synergyWide CRISPR screenClinical responseTyrosine kinase receptorsInhibitor therapyPreclinical findingsBcl-2 inhibitorsMechanisms of resistancePatient prognosis