Detection and functional analysis of Tumor-Associated Macrophages (TAM) in a transgenic model of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).

• Grant number: 15/09228-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: November 01, 2015
• End date: November 16, 2020
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Medicine - Medical Clinics
• Principal Investigator: Eduardo Magalhães Rego
• Grantee: Isabel Weinhauser
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (FMRP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Ribeirão Preto , SP, Brazil
• Associated scholarship(s): 17/25358-6 - Detection and functional analysis of Tumor Associated Macrophages in Acute Promyelocytic mouse model, BE.EP.DR

Abstract

Acute promyelocitic leukemia is a hematological cancer form driven by the emergence and proliferation of granulocyte precursor cells, which in 90 % of the cases is caused by the translocation, of the retinoic acid receptor ± (RAR±) gene on chromosome 17 and the promyelocitic leukemia protein (PML) on chromosome 15. Due to this translocation APL patients exhibit a chimeric PML-RAR±/RAR±-PML protein becoming unresponsive towards the RAR± ligand retinoic acid (RA), which results in transcriptional silencing and subsequently prevents granulocyte differentiation. However the induction of pharmacological doses of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO) are capable of reinitiating transcriptional activity and thus represent the major therapeutic approach for APL treatment. Yet the emergence of tumor bulk is not solely facilitated by mutations preventing regulation of cellular growth and accurate induction of apoptosis but also depend on a pro-tumorigenic environment. Such pro-tumorigenic environment is characterized by an anti-inflammatory immune response providing the oncogenic cells with ideal circumstances to expand. Macrophages are amongst other immune cells known to be capable of attenuating immune response via their ability to differentiate into M1 and M2 cells triggering pro and anti-inflammatory response respectively. Taking into regards that many cancer types display predominant presence of M2 macrophages, we intended to focus in this research proposal on the detection and impact of M2 macrophages in (APL) formation. For this purpose we are eager to procure a general outline on hematopoiesis, concentrate on the emergence of APL and proceed with an overview on the immune system with an increased alertness on the function of macrophages and their influence on cancer genesis.

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO A.; WEINHAUSER, ISABEL; COELHO-SILVA, JUAN LUIZ; FRANCA-NETO, PEDRO L.; ALMEIDA, LUCIANA Y.; BIANCO, THIAGO M.; SILVA, CLEIDE L.; FRANCA, RAFAEL F.; TRAINA, FABIOLA; REGO, EDUARDO M.; et al. MLL5 improves ATRA driven differentiation and promotes xenotransplant engraftment in acute promyelocytic leukemia model. CELL DEATH & DISEASE, v. 12, n. 4, APR 6 2021. (16/23191-4, 17/23117-1, 13/08135-2, 15/09228-0)

THOME, CAROLINA HASSIBE; FERREIRA, GERMANO AGUIAR; PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO ANTONIO; DOS SANTOS, GUILHERME AUGUSTO; ALMEIDA-SILVEIRA, DOUGLAS R.; WEINHAUSER, ISABEL; DE SOUZA, GUSTAVO ANTONIO; HOUTSMA, ROOS; SCHURINGA, JAN JACOB; REGO, EDUARDO M.; et al. The Expression of NTAL and Its Protein Interactors Is Associated With Clinical Outcomes in Acute Myeloid Leukemia. MOLECULAR & CELLULAR PROTEOMICS, v. 20, 2021. (17/23117-1, 13/07675-3, 15/09228-0)

PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO A.; WEINHAUSER, ISABEL; COELHO-SILVA, JUAN LUIZ; FRANCA-NETO, PEDRO L.; ALMEIDA, LUCIANA Y.; BIANCO, THIAGO M.; SILVA, CLEIDE L.; FRANCA, RAFAEL F.; TRAINA, FABIOLA; REGO, EDUARDO M.; et al. MLL5 improves ATRA driven differentiation and promotes xenotransplant engraftment in acute promyelocytic leukemia model. CELL DEATH & DISEASE, v. 12, n. 4, p. 14-pg., 2021-04-06. (13/08135-2, 17/23117-1, 15/09228-0, 16/23191-4)

DE ALMEIDA, LUCIANA YAMAMOTO; PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO A.; WEINHAEUSER, ISABEL; ORTIZ, CESAR; CANDIDO, LARISSA A.; LANGE, ANA PAULA; DE ABREU, NAYARA F.; MENDONZA, SILVIA E. S.; DE DEUS WAGATSUMA, VIRGINIA M.; DO NASCIMENTO, MARIANE C.; et al. The Combination of Gefitinib With ATRA and ATO Induces Myeloid Differentiation in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Resistant Cells. FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY, v. 11, SEP 28 2021. (17/00775-3, 16/17521-1, 10/16966-3, 15/09228-0, 17/23117-1, 13/08135-2, 13/11817-8, 11/18313-0, 11/17111-4, 16/02713-2, 17/08430-5)

ORTIZ ROJAS, CESAR ALEXANDER; COSTA-NETO, ABEL; PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO A.; LE, DUY MINH; STERNADT, DOMINIQUE; WEINHAEUSER, ISABEL; HULS, GERWIN; SCHURINGA, JAN JACOB; MAGALHAES REGO, EDUARDO. High ME1 Expression Is a Molecular Predictor of Post-Transplant Survival of Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. CANCERS, v. 15, n. 1, p. 17-pg., 2023-01-01. (17/08430-5, 17/23117-1, 15/09228-0, 13/08135-2)

PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO A.; COELHO-SILVA, JUAN L.; WEINHAUSER, ISABEL; FRANCA-NETO, PEDRO L.; SILVEIRA, DOUGLAS R.; ORTIZ, CESAR; MOREIRA-AGUIAR, AMANDA; LIMA, MARINUS M.; KOURY, LUISA C.; DE MELO, RAUL A.; et al. Clinical significance of mitochondrial DNA content in acute promyelocytic leukaemia. British Journal of Haematology, v. 200, n. 2, p. 5-pg., 2022-10-20. (13/08135-2, 16/23191-4, 15/09228-0, 17/23117-1)

WEINHAUSER, ISABEL; PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO A.; ORTIZ, CESAR; SILVEIRA, DOUGLAS R.; SIMOES, LUISE A. A.; BIANCO, THIAGO M.; ARAUJO, CLEIDE L.; KOURY, LUISA C.; MELO, RAUL A. M.; BITTENCOURT, ROSANE I.; et al. Reduced SLIT2 is Associated with Increased Cell Proliferation and Arsenic Trioxide Resistance in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. CANCERS, v. 12, n. 11, NOV 2020. (17/23117-1, 13/08135-2, 15/09228-0)

LIMA, KELI; PEREIRA-MARTINS, DIEGO ANTONIO; LINS DE MIRANDA, LIVIA BASSANI; COELHO-SILVA, JUAN LUIZ; LEANDRO, GIOVANA DA SILVA; WEINHAUSER, ISABEL; CAVAGLIERI, RITA DE CASSIA; LEAL, ALINE DE MEDEIROS; DA SILVA, WELLINGTON FERNANDES; ALENCAR DE LIMA LANGE, ANA PAULA; et al. The PIP4K2 inhibitor THZ-P1-2 exhibits antileukemia activity by disruption of mitochondrial homeostasis and autophagy. BLOOD CANCER JOURNAL, v. 12, n. 11, p. 11-pg., 2022-11-09. (15/09228-0, 20/12842-0, 19/23864-7, 21/11606-3, 17/23117-1)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

WEINHAUSER, Isabel. An M2-polarized macrophage microenvironment drives leukemogenesis and poor prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia. 2021. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (PCARP/BC) Ribeirão Preto.