PI3K has been shown to play an important role in mitogenic signaling by protein-tyrosine kinases. Studies by the Applicant established that transformation of hematopoietic cells by p210 BCR/abl, a tyrosine kinase fusion protein responsible for CML, is accompanied by PI3K activation. The central hypothesis of the proposal is that activation of PI3K plays a key role in p210 BCR/abl signaling and blocking of PI3K may revert BCR/abl induced transformation. Studies by the Applicant have shown that the product of protooncogene, cbl, is phosphorylated in CML cells, is a direct substrate for abl kinase, and recruits the Ras and PI3K pathways. The Applicant will determine the role of cbl in the activation of the p21ras and PI3K pathways. Various mutants of cbl and PI3K will be constructed and selective dominant-negative mutants which block BCR/abl induced mitogenesis will be analyzed in a CML-scid model.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01CA053094-08
Application #
2712645
Study Section
Hematology Subcommittee 2 (HEM)
Program Officer
Mccarthy, Susan A
Project Start
1990-05-01
Project End
2001-05-31
Budget Start
1998-06-01
Budget End
1999-05-31
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston
Department
Type
DUNS #
073797292
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01235