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Targeting Pre-Leukemic Cells: New Hope for Preventing Childhood B-ALL
Mar 31, 2023
Researchers discuss targeting pre-leukemic cells to prevent childhood B-ALL, focusing on genetic mutations and environmental triggers. They explore the efficacy of Roxelitinib in reducing B-ALL incidence in mice and propose ongoing research for preventative strategies against childhood leukemia.
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- Using a Jak1-2 inhibitor in mouse models reduced B-ALL incidence by 90%, targeting pre-leukemic cells effectively.
- The study highlighted the critical role of the Pax-5 protein in immune function and showed potential for preventing childhood leukemia.
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Targeting Pre-Leukemic Cells for Childhood Leukemia Prevention
Childhood leukemia, particularly B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-A-L-L), remains a significant health concern. Some cases stem from pre-leukemic cells triggered by genetic mutations. Researchers from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid devised a method to target these pre-leukemic cells. By using a Jack-1-2 inhibitor called Roxelitinib in Pax-5 positive, negative mouse models, they successfully eliminated pre-leukemic cells, reducing B-A-L-L incidence by 90%. This approach offers a potential means of preventing B-A-L-L in children carrying predisposing genetic mutations.
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