The role of microenvironment and immunity in drug response in leukemia

Bakker, EY, Qattan, M, Mutti, L, Demonacos, C and Krstic- Demonacos, M ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3914-4488 2015, 'The role of microenvironment and immunity in drug response in leukemia' , Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research, 1863 (3) , pp. 414-426.

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Abstract

Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, with over 54,000 new cases per year diagnosed worldwide and a 5-year survival rate below 60%. This highlights a need for research into the mechanisms behind its etiology and causes of therapy failure. The bone marrow microenvironment, in which adult stem cells are maintained in healthy individuals, has been implicated as a source of chemoresistance and disease relapse. Here the various ways that the microenvironment can contribute to the resistance and persistence of leukemia are discussed. The targeting of the microenvironment by leukemia cells to create an environment more suitable for cancer progression is described. The role of soluble factors, drug transporters, microvesicles, as well as the importance of direct cell–cell contact, in addition to the effects of inflammation and immune surveillance in microenvironment-mediated drug resistance are discussed. An overview of the clinical potential of translating research findings to patients is also provided. Understanding of and further research into the role of the bone marrow microenvironment in leukemia progression and relapse are crucial towards developing more effective treatments and reduction in patient morbidity.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Built and Human Environment
Schools:	Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research
Publisher:	Elsevier
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0167-4889
Related URLs:	Publication
Funders:	GIMe, Universities:King Saud, Manchester, Salford
Depositing User:	M Krstic- Demonacos
Date Deposited:	18 Sep 2015 11:38
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2020 10:47
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/36249

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