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Multiphase process involved in radiation induced murine AML.

N Haran-Ghera1, P Resnitzky, R Krautghamer

  • 1Department of Chemical Immunology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel.

Leukemia
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Single radiation exposure initiates potential leukemic cells (PLC) in mice. Colony-stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) promotes these cells to develop acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AML), especially with dexamethasone treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Radiation Biology

Background:

  • Single radiation doses can induce cancer, but the mechanisms of leukemogenesis are not fully understood.
  • Potential leukemic cells (PLC) may be initiated by radiation, requiring further promotion to develop overt leukemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of radiation, cytokines, and growth factors in promoting radiation-induced PLC to overt acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AML).
  • To understand the molecular mechanisms underlying radiation-induced leukemogenesis in SJL/J mice.

Main Methods:

  • SJL/J mice were exposed to a single dose of 300 r radiation.
  • Leukemia incidence was assessed with and without dexamethasone treatment.
  • Chromosome analysis identified deletions in affected tumors and bone marrow cells.

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  • Transplantation studies confirmed the presence and behavior of potential leukemic cells (PLC).
  • Cytokine (IL-6, CSF-1) and growth factor levels were measured post-irradiation and dexamethasone treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • 300 r irradiation induced 15-30% AML development; dexamethasone increased incidence to 50%.
    • A partial deletion of chromosome 2 was observed in tumors and in bone marrow/spleen cells of most irradiated mice.
    • Radiation exposure initiated PLC, confirmed by transplantation into irradiated recipients.
    • Irradiation triggered IL-6 and CSF-1 production; dexamethasone further elevated CSF-1.
    • In vivo CSF-1 administration was highly effective in promoting radiation-induced PLC to overt AML.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiation exposure initiates potential leukemic cells (PLC) and triggers cytokine production, including CSF-1.
    • Dexamethasone enhances leukemogenesis by increasing CSF-1 levels.
    • CSF-1 plays a critical role in the promotion of radiation-induced PLC to overt AML, highlighting its therapeutic potential.