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ATM mutations in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia

F Bullrich1, D Rasio, S Kitada

  • 1Kimmel Cancer Institute and Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

Cancer Research
|January 19, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Mutations in the ATM gene are linked to B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL). ATM gene alterations were found in some B-CLL cases, suggesting a predisposition in ATM heterozygotes.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Ataxia-telangiectasia is caused by ATM gene mutations.
  • ATM gene alterations are implicated in various cancers, including lymphoid tumors.
  • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) is the most common adult leukemia, with 14% carrying 11q22-23 deletions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate ATM gene alterations in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL).
  • To determine the frequency and nature of ATM mutations in B-CLL.
  • To explore the potential role of ATM gene mutations in B-CLL predisposition.

Main Methods:

  • Sequencing of individual ATM exons in six B-CLL cases.
  • Analysis of loss of heterozygosity at 11q22-23.

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  • Assessment of ATM protein absence in B-CLL prognosis.

    • Main Results:

    • The ATM gene is mutated in a subset of B-CLL cases.
    • ATM mutations can be present in the germ line of B-CLL patients.
    • Loss of heterozygosity at 11q22-23 and ATM absence correlate with poor prognosis in B-CLL.

    Conclusions:

    • ATM gene mutations contribute to the development of B-CLL.
    • Germline ATM mutations suggest a potential predisposition to B-CLL in ATM heterozygotes.
    • ATM alterations are significant factors in B-CLL pathogenesis and prognosis.