Far from Health: The Bone Marrow Microenvironment in AML, A Leukemia Supportive Shelter

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1229523456
Affiliation
Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Clinic of Pediatrics III, Essen University Hospital, 45147 Essen, Germany
Sendker, Stephanie;
GND
1334223939
Affiliation
Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Clinic of Pediatrics III, Essen University Hospital, 45147 Essen, Germany
Waack, Katharina;
GND
133621162
ORCID
0000-0002-7027-4483
LSF
57694
Affiliation
Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Clinic of Pediatrics III, Essen University Hospital, 45147 Essen, Germany
Reinhardt, Dirk
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the second most common leukemia among children. Although significant progress in AML therapy has been achieved, treatment failure is still associated with poor prognosis, emphasizing the need for novel, innovative therapeutic approaches. To address this major obstacle, extensive knowledge about leukemogenesis and the complex interplay between leukemic cells and their microenvironment is required. The tremendous role of this bone marrow microenvironment in providing a supportive and protective shelter for leukemic cells, leading to disease development, progression, and relapse, has been emphasized by recent research. It has been revealed that the interplay between leukemic cells and surrounding cellular as well as non-cellular components is critical in the process of leukemogenesis. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of recently gained knowledge about the importance of the microenvironment in AML whilst focusing on promising future therapeutic targets. In this context, we describe ongoing clinical trials and future challenges for the development of targeted therapies for AML.

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