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Loss-of-function mutations in KMT2D are a striking feature of germinal center (GC) lymphomas, resulting in decreased histone 3 lysine 4 (H3K4) methylation and altered gene expression. We hypothesized that inhibition of the KDM5 family, which demethylates H3K4me3/me2, would reestablish H3K4 methylation and restore the expression of genes repressed on loss of KMT2D. KDM5 inhibition increased H3K4me3 levels and caused an antiproliferative response in vitro, which was markedly greater in both endogenous and gene-edited KMT2D mutant diffuse large B-cell lymphoma cell lines, whereas tumor growth was inhibited in KMT2D mutant xenografts in vivo. KDM5 inhibition reactivated both KMT2D-dependent and -independent genes, resulting in diminished B-cell signaling and altered expression of B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2) family members, including BCL2 itself. KDM5 inhibition may offer an effective therapeutic strategy for ameliorating KMT2D loss-of-function mutations in GC lymphomas.
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DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , Enzyme Inhibitors/pharmacology , Loss of Function Mutation , Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/drug therapy , Neoplasm Proteins/metabolism , Retinoblastoma-Binding Protein 2/antagonists & inhibitors , Animals , Cell Line, Tumor , DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics , Humans , Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/enzymology , Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/genetics , Mice , Neoplasm Proteins/genetics , Retinoblastoma-Binding Protein 2/genetics , Retinoblastoma-Binding Protein 2/metabolism , Xenograft Model Antitumor AssaysABSTRACT
In the original version of this article the authors noted an omission in the author affiliations where the university details: Queen Mary University of London was not included in the original affiliation for the majority of the authors. The correct affiliations are as follows1. Centre for Haemato-Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK3. Centre for Molecular Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK6. Evolution and Cancer Laboratory, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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INTRODUCTION: The adoption of high-throughput technologies has led to a transformation in our ability to classify diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) into unique molecular subtypes. In parallel, the expansion of agents targeting key genetic and gene expression signatures has led to an unprecedented opportunity to personalize cancer therapies, paving the way for precision medicine. Areas covered: This review summarizes the key molecular subtypes of DLBCL and outlines the novel technology platforms in development to discriminate clinically relevant subtypes. Expert commentary: The application of emerging diagnostic tests into routine clinical practise is gaining momentum following the demonstration of subtype specific activity by novel agents. Co-ordinated efforts are required to ensure that these state of the art technologies provide reliable and clinically meaningful results accessible to the wider haematology community.
