scholarly journals Double-Gradient–Denaturing-Gradient Gel Electrophoresis for Mutation Screening of the BCR-ABL Tyrosine Kinase Domain in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients

2005 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 1263-1266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie Sorel ◽  
Florence Chazelas ◽  
André Brizard ◽  
Jean-Claude Chomel
2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 3747-3754
Author(s):  
Irina Cezara Vacarean-Trandafir ◽  
Iuliu Cristian Ivanov ◽  
Loredana Mihaiela Dragos ◽  
Angela Smaranda Dascalescu ◽  
Amalia Andrea Titieanu ◽  
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Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 2009-2009
Author(s):  
Francis H. Grand ◽  
Sameena Iqbal ◽  
Lingyan Zhang ◽  
Nigel H. Russell ◽  
Andrew Chase ◽  
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Abstract We have identified a patient who presented with BCR-ABL negative chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and an acquired 46XX, t(2;13;2;21) (p13;q12;q33;q11.2) in all bone marrow metaphases examined. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) using probes flanking the FLT3 gene at 13q12 suggested that this gene was disrupted. 5′-RACE PCR using primers to the region of FLT3 encoding the tyrosine kinase domain identified a novel in-frame mRNA fusion between exon 3 of SPTBN1 (spectrin, beta, non-erythrocytic 1 isoform 2, NM 178313) on chromosome 2p16 and exon 13 of FLT3 (NM 004119). Juxtaposition of SPTBN1 and FLT3 was confirmed by two color FISH and amplification of the genomic DNA breakpoint confirmed a fusion between intron 3 of SPTBN1 and intron 12 of FLT3. The SPTBN1-FLT3 fusion gene is predicted to be translated into a 570 amino acid chimeric protein that retains two coiled-coil domains from SPTBN1 and 424 amino acids from FLT3, including the entire tyrosine kinase domain. Since the t(2;13) is readily visible by cytogenetic analysis but has not been reported previously it seems likely that SPTBN1-FLT3 is uncommon. However to test if FLT3 might be involved more widely in BCR-ABL negative CML we analysed 40 cases by RT-PCR. Two cases were positive for the FLT3 internal tandem duplication (ITD) but mutation of residue D835 was not observed. Expression of the SPTBN1-FLT3 fusion transformed the interleukin 3 (IL-3)-dependent cell line Ba/F3 to growth factor independence and was accompanied by constitutive phosphorylation of the fusion protein and the downstream substrate ERK1/2. The growth of transformed cells was inhibited in a dose-dependent fashion by SU11567 and PKC142, but not by imatinib mesylate. The patient was initially treated with hydroxyurea and subsequently underwent an unrelated donor bone marrow transplant. She relapsed cytogenetically at 4 years but responded to donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI), achieving sustained cytogenetic and molecular (nested RT-PCR) remission. We conclude that SPTBN1-FLT3 is a rare abnormality in BCR-ABL negative CML that is responsive to both targeted signal transduction therapy and immunotherapy by DLI.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
I Dmytrenko ◽  
J Minchenko ◽  
I Dyagil

The chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) development is associated with the formation of the BCR/ABL1 fusion gene and the BCR/ABL1 protein with increased tyrosine kinase activity. Despite the high efficiency of targeted therapy, up to 30% of patients do not respond on such therapy i.e. are primary resistant. The presence of BCR/ABL1 kinase domain mutations is considered to be one of the reasons of tyrosin kinase inhibitors resistance. To evaluate the frequency of BCR/ABL1 kinase domain mutations in Ukrainian cohort of CML patients with primary resistance to imatinib therapy, we retrospectively studied BCR/ABL1 kinase domain mutations in peripheral blood of 107 CML patients. The nucleotide sequence was determined by direct sequencing by Sanger. Mutations were reported in 45 of 107 (41.7%) CML patients. Two mutations at a time were revealed in 8 patients. So a total of 53 mutations were found out. Among them 49 were missense-mutations and 4 - deletions of different regions of the BCR/ABL1 kinase domain gene. The missense-mutations F359I/V (12 patients), T315I (8 patients) and G250E (6 patients) were most common. By localization, the mutations majority (23 of 53) was in the P-loop, 10 mutations - in the contact site, 13 mutations - in the catalytic domain and 6 – in the A-loop. Of the detected mutations, 26 (49%) resulted in a disruption of the hydrogen bond between BCR/ABL1-tyrosine kinase and imatinib. Significant reduction in overall survival was found in patients with BCR/ABL1 kinase domain mutations compared with patients with wild-type of BCR/ABL1 gene (p=0.018). The estimated 3-year overall survival was 83.4% (95% CI: 77.0%-89.8%) and 94.3% (95% CI: 91.0%-97.3%), respectively. Therefore, mutations of the BCR/ABL1 kinase domain are one of the mechanisms of primary resistance in CML patients on imatinib therapy. The occurrence of BCR/ABL1 gene mutations impairs the prognosis of imatinib therapy response.


Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (5) ◽  
pp. 1208-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Soverini ◽  
Andreas Hochhaus ◽  
Franck E. Nicolini ◽  
Franz Gruber ◽  
Thoralf Lange ◽  
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AbstractMutations in the Bcr-Abl kinase domain may cause, or contribute to, resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in chronic myeloid leukemia patients. Recommendations aimed to rationalize the use of BCR-ABL mutation testing in chronic myeloid leukemia have been compiled by a panel of experts appointed by the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) and European Treatment and Outcome Study and are here reported. Based on a critical review of the literature and, whenever necessary, on panelists' experience, key issues were identified and discussed concerning: (1) when to perform mutation analysis, (2) how to perform it, and (3) how to translate results into clinical practice. In chronic phase patients receiving imatinib first-line, mutation analysis is recommended only in case of failure or suboptimal response according to the ELN criteria. In imatinib-resistant patients receiving an alternative TKI, mutation analysis is recommended in case of hematologic or cytogenetic failure as provisionally defined by the ELN. The recommended methodology is direct sequencing, although it may be preceded by screening with other techniques, such as denaturing-high performance liquid chromatography. In all the cases outlined within this abstract, a positive result is an indication for therapeutic change. Some specific mutations weigh on TKI selection.


2016 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2016016
Author(s):  
Massimo Breccia ◽  
Gioia Colafigli ◽  
Luisa Quattrocchi ◽  
Elisabetta Abruzzese ◽  
Giuliana Alimena

Ponatinib a third generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved for all phases of disease in CML. In advanced phase, has been confirmed with a good efficacy in all type of resistance, including T315I kinase domain mutation. We here report activity of the drug in advanced phase with extramedullary localization.


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