The Clinical Spectrum, Diagnosis, and Management of GATA2 Deficiency.
Marta SantiagoAlessandro LiquoriEsperanza SuchÁngel ZúñigaJosé Vicente CerveraPublished in: Cancers (2023)
Hereditary myeloid malignancy syndromes (HMMSs) are rare but are becoming increasingly significant in clinical practice. One of the most well-known syndromes within this group is GATA2 deficiency. The GATA2 gene encodes a zinc finger transcription factor essential for normal hematopoiesis. Insufficient expression and function of this gene as a result of germinal mutations underlie distinct clinical presentations, including childhood myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia, in which the acquisition of additional molecular somatic abnormalities can lead to variable outcomes. The only curative treatment for this syndrome is allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, which should be performed before irreversible organ damage happens. In this review, we will examine the structural characteristics of the GATA2 gene, its physiological and pathological functions, how GATA2 genetic mutations contribute to myeloid neoplasms, and other potential clinical manifestations. Finally, we will provide an overview of current therapeutic options, including recent transplantation strategies.
Keyphrases
- transcription factor
- acute myeloid leukemia
- genome wide identification
- allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- copy number
- genome wide
- dna binding
- clinical practice
- acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- dendritic cells
- bone marrow
- poor prognosis
- replacement therapy
- stem cells
- oxidative stress
- mesenchymal stem cells
- immune response
- adipose tissue
- type diabetes
- dna methylation
- prognostic factors
- single molecule
- glycemic control
- oxide nanoparticles