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Synergistic Potential of CDK4/6 Inhibitors and ATRA in non-APL AML.

ABSTRACT: Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by diverse genetic abnormalities. The standard of care remains to be chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation. In acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), differentiation therapy with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) has significantly improved outcomes. Despite this, the success of ATRA has yet to be transferred to non-APL AML. Exploring combinations to enhance the efficacy of ATRA in non-APL AML remains a key focus. Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of ATRA in combination with cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors in non-APL AML. Methods: Non-APL AML cells and primary patient samples were treated with ATRA and CDK4/6 inhibitors. Key outcomes included differentiation, proliferation, cell viability, and colony-forming capacity. Combination synergy was evaluated, and gene expression analysis identified pathways associated with therapeutic effects. Results: The combination demonstrated dose-dependent effects, enhancing differentiation and reducing proliferation, cell viability, and colony-forming capacity. A synergistic effect was observed across AML cell lines. Gene expression profiling revealed the co-regulation of differentiation-associated genes, unveiling the mechanisms driving therapeutic synergy. Conclusion: Combination of CDK4/6 inhibitors with ATRA shows potential for differentiation-based AML treatment. This approach offers a promising avenue for improved outcomes in non-APL AML.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE291868 | GEO | 2025/03/18

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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