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FLT3-ITD Induces CMTM6 and Enhances Immune Escape in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Cancer research - 16 Jan 2026
Zwick Melissa, Zinkel Bastian, Spohr Corinna, Rückert Tamina, Halbach Sebastian, Shoumariyeh Khalid, Scheid Jonas, Baur Anna-Sophia, Braun Lukas M, Angel Moritz, Michaeli Elisa, Todkar Abhijeet, Nelde Annika, Märklin Melanie, Holzmayer Samuel J, Dicks Severin, Boerries Melanie, Duquesne Sandra, Schlaak Alexandra Emilia, Otto-Mora Patricia, Bengsch Bertram, Schiff Marcel, Kissel Sandra, Selle Michael, Follo Marie, Altmann Heidi, Kunadt Desiree, Illert Anna-Lena, Walz Juliane S, Walz Gerd, Duyster Justus, Schetelig Johannes, Brummer Tilman, Zeiser Robert, Köhler Natalie
Abstract excerpt
FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 internal tandem duplication (FLT3-ITD) mutations are frequent in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and are associated with a high risk of relapse. CKLF-like MARVEL transmembrane domain containing member 6 (CMTM6) stabilizes PD-L1 surface expression and modulates tumor immunity in solid cancer. In this study, we found a role for FLT3-induced CMTM6 in hematologic malignancies. FLT3 drove CMTM6...
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- Animals
- Humans
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
