[PERSPECTIVES] PTEN in Regulating Hematopoiesis and Leukemogenesis
PTEN is one of the most frequently mutated tumor suppressor genes in human cancers. By counteracting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, PTEN plays an essential role in regulating hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) self-renewal, migration, lineage commitment, and differentiation. PTEN also plays important roles in suppressing leukemogenesis, especially T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Herein, we will review the function of PTEN in regulating hematopoiesis and leukemogenesis and discuss potential therapeutic approaches against leukemia with PTEN mutations.
Source: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine - Category: Research Authors: Wu, Y., Zhu, H., Wu, H. Tags: The PTEN Family PERSPECTIVES Source Type: research
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