E. Onur Karakaslar, Eva M. Argiro, Nadine E. Struckman, Ramin Shirali HZ, Jeppe F. Severens, M. Willy Honders, Susan L. Kloet, Hendrik Veelken, Marcel JT Reinders, Marieke Griffioen, Erik B. van den Akker
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Abstract
NPM1-mutated AML is one of the largest entities in international classification systems of myeloid neoplasms, which are based on integrating morphologic and clinical data with genomic data. Previous research, however, indicates that bulk transcriptomics-based subtyping may improve prognostication and therapy guidance. Here, we characterized the heterogeneity in NPM1-mutated AML by performing single-cell RNA-sequencing and spectral flow cytometry on 16 AML belonging to three distinct subtypes previously identified by bulk transcriptomics. Using single-cell expression profiling we generated a comprehensive atlas of NPM1-mutated AML, collectively reconstituting complete myelopoiesis. The three NPM1-mutated transcriptional subtypes showed consistent differences in the proportions of myeloid cell clusters with distinct patterns in lineage commitment and maturational arrest. In all samples, leukemic cells were detected across different myeloid cell clusters, indicating that NPM1-mutated AML are heavily skewed but not fully arrested in myelopoiesis. Same-sample multi-color spectral flow cytometry recapitulated these skewing patterns, indicating that the three NPM1-mutated subtypes can be consistently identified across platforms. Moreover, our analyses highlighted differences in the abundance of rare hematopoietic stem cells suggesting that skewing occurs early in myelopoiesis. To conclude, by harnessing single-cell RNA-sequencing and spectral flow cytometry, we provide a detailed description of three distinct and reproducible patterns in lineage skewing in NPM1-mutated AML that may have potential relevance for prognosis and treatment of patients with NPM1-mutated AML.
期刊介绍:
Title: Leukemia
Journal Overview:
Publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research
Covers all aspects of research and treatment of leukemia and allied diseases
Includes studies of normal hemopoiesis due to comparative relevance
Topics of Interest:
Oncogenes
Growth factors
Stem cells
Leukemia genomics
Cell cycle
Signal transduction
Molecular targets for therapy
And more
Content Types:
Original research articles
Reviews
Letters
Correspondence
Comments elaborating on significant advances and covering topical issues