Abstract
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is an archetype of malignancy resulting from defects in apoptosis. CLL is an exclusive accumulative disorder marked by low proliferative activity and gradual accumulation of clonal B-lymphocytes blocked in the early (G0, G1) phases of the cell cycle. The heterogeneous clinical course indicates diverse in vivo biology of the leukemic cell and suggests that CLL represents diverse behavior. Understanding the molecular biology of the disease has provided insight into the mechanisms that promote tumorigenesis, specifically defective apoptotic signaling pathways. In this review we attempt to provide a comprehensive discussion of CLL including the origin of malignant lymphocytes, the apoptotic defects and the mechanisms leading to disease progression. We further discuss the therapeutic options, focusing mainly on targeted therapy using novel agents. Finally, we suggest future directions for treatment that utilize the understanding of the disease biology.
Keywords: chronic lymphocytic leukemia, apoptosis, signal transduction, targeted therapy, molecular signatures, resistance, Chemotherapy, death pathways, transcription factors, cell survival
Current Drug Delivery
Title: Novel Approaches to Modulate Apoptosis Resistance: Basic and Clinical Implications in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Volume: 9 Issue: 1
Author(s): Aisha Masood, Mohammad A. Shahshahan and Ali R. Jazirehi
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Keywords: chronic lymphocytic leukemia, apoptosis, signal transduction, targeted therapy, molecular signatures, resistance, Chemotherapy, death pathways, transcription factors, cell survival
Abstract: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is an archetype of malignancy resulting from defects in apoptosis. CLL is an exclusive accumulative disorder marked by low proliferative activity and gradual accumulation of clonal B-lymphocytes blocked in the early (G0, G1) phases of the cell cycle. The heterogeneous clinical course indicates diverse in vivo biology of the leukemic cell and suggests that CLL represents diverse behavior. Understanding the molecular biology of the disease has provided insight into the mechanisms that promote tumorigenesis, specifically defective apoptotic signaling pathways. In this review we attempt to provide a comprehensive discussion of CLL including the origin of malignant lymphocytes, the apoptotic defects and the mechanisms leading to disease progression. We further discuss the therapeutic options, focusing mainly on targeted therapy using novel agents. Finally, we suggest future directions for treatment that utilize the understanding of the disease biology.
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Masood Aisha, A. Shahshahan Mohammad and R. Jazirehi Ali, Novel Approaches to Modulate Apoptosis Resistance: Basic and Clinical Implications in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Current Drug Delivery 2012; 9 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156720112798376050
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156720112798376050 |
Print ISSN 1567-2018 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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