Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adolescents and young adults: from the viewpoint of pediatricians
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 23, 2026

Murine Model of Leukemia Relapse to Induction Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Published on: October 17, 2025
1Department of Hematology/Oncology, Saitama Children's Medical Center.
Abstract:
Patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adolescents and young adults (AYA) generation are treated by both pediatricians and adult hematologists. Because their participation rate in clinical trials has been low, the treatment results have been unsatisfactory. However, with a recent widespread adaptation of pediatric-based regimen in adult ALL trials, their prognosis has dramatically improved. Moreover, their characteristic biology is being rapidly elucidated. For further improvement of AYA-ALL prognosis and quality of life, the collaboration between pediatricians and adult hematologists is essential and multidisciplinary approach is necessary.
Related Concept Videos
Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Excretion
Bone Marrow Sampling and Transplants
The transplant begins with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, which aim to destroy...
Disorders of Leukocytes
Leukopenia may result from bone marrow disorders, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. For example, conditions such as multiple myeloma and aplastic anemia can impair the bone marrow's ability to produce adequate leukocytes. Similarly, autoimmune diseases like lupus and viral infections such as HIV can prompt the immune...
Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption
Primary Lymphoid Organs
The red bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue nestled in the interior of long bones such as the humerus and femur. It is the site...
Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Metabolism

