TY - JOUR
T1 - The JAK-STAT pathway
T2 - A therapeutic target in hematological malignancies
AU - Ferrajoli, A.
AU - Faderl, S.
AU - Ravandi, F.
AU - Estrov, Z.
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2008 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2006/12
Y1 - 2006/12
N2 - The development and function of hematopoietic cells depends on complex signaling pathways that are mediated by numerous cytokines and their receptors. The Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway is prominent both in normal hematopoiesis and in hematological malignancies. STATs are phosphorylated on tyrosine residues via JAK kinases and on serine residues by a variety of serine/threonine kinases. STATs then dimerize, translocate to the nucleus and bind DNA, initiating the transcription of target genes. STAT proteins mediate cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, transformation, and other fundamental cell functions. Recently, mutations in the JAK2 gene driving the proliferation of the neoplastic clone have been identified in myeloproliferative disorders. In addition constitutive activation of the JAK-STAT pathway has been reported in various types of leukemias such as acute myelogenous leukemia, T-LGL leukemia, and multiple myeloma. This review describes the pathophysiological role of this pathway in hematological malignancies and the potential benefits of JAK-STAT inhibition.
AB - The development and function of hematopoietic cells depends on complex signaling pathways that are mediated by numerous cytokines and their receptors. The Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathway is prominent both in normal hematopoiesis and in hematological malignancies. STATs are phosphorylated on tyrosine residues via JAK kinases and on serine residues by a variety of serine/threonine kinases. STATs then dimerize, translocate to the nucleus and bind DNA, initiating the transcription of target genes. STAT proteins mediate cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, transformation, and other fundamental cell functions. Recently, mutations in the JAK2 gene driving the proliferation of the neoplastic clone have been identified in myeloproliferative disorders. In addition constitutive activation of the JAK-STAT pathway has been reported in various types of leukemias such as acute myelogenous leukemia, T-LGL leukemia, and multiple myeloma. This review describes the pathophysiological role of this pathway in hematological malignancies and the potential benefits of JAK-STAT inhibition.
KW - Hematological malignancies
KW - JAK-STAT pathway
KW - Targeted therapy
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U2 - 10.2174/156800906779010227
DO - 10.2174/156800906779010227
M3 - Review article
C2 - 17168672
AN - SCOPUS:33845348577
SN - 1568-0096
VL - 6
SP - 671
EP - 679
JO - Current cancer drug targets
JF - Current cancer drug targets
IS - 8
ER -