Proteasome inhibitors induce FLT3-ITD degradation through autophagy in AML cells

authors

  • Larrue Clément
  • Saland Estelle
  • Boutzen Héléna
  • Vergez François
  • David Marion
  • Joffre Carine
  • Hospital Marie-Anne
  • Tamburini Jérôme
  • Delabesse Eric
  • Manenti Stéphane
  • Sarry Jean Emmanuel
  • Récher Christian

abstract

Key Points Bortezomib induces the degradation of FLT3-ITD through an autophagy-dependent mechanism that contributes to cell death. This finding provides a mechanism-based rationale for the study of proteasome inhibitors in FLT3-ITD–mutant acute myeloid leukemia.

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