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WorksheetsGenetics Lecture 5
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uncontrolled granulocyte production
myeloid leukemia
lymphoid leukemia
uncontrolled lymphocyte production
myeloid leukemia
lymphoid leukemia
phagocytic-bacteria and fungi
neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
parasites, allergy inflammation response
neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
release histamine
neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
granulocytes
neutrophils
eosinophils
basophils
Leukemia
cancer of hemopoietic tissue that usually produces an extraordinary high number of circulating leukocytes and their precursors
acute, self-limiting viral infection of B lymphocytes
Immune-mediated, adverse drug reaction caused by IgG antibodies against the heparin–platelet factor 4 complex leading to platelet activation through platelet FcγIIa receptors
Makes IgG antibodies against an antigen inherited from dad and found on fetal platelets but not on maternal platelets
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Myeloproliferative disorder of granulocytic cells
Abnormal cell line is increased in number, but cells produced are functionally inert
Lack of Factor VIII
Decreases fibrin production
Production of functionally impaired factor IX proteins
In CML: The _______ the tumor burden of these abnormal cells, the ______ marrow space and resources exist for other cells such as healthy white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets
greater ; less
smaller ; more
greater ; more
smaller ; less
CML can result in infections, anemias, and bleeding from the burden of the abnormal cells
True
False
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Uncontrolled production of mature and maturing granulocytes
Uncontrolled production of immature granulocytes
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Predominantly neutrophils, but also basophils and eosinophils
Predominantly basophils, but also neutrophils and eosinophils
Predominantly eosinophils, but also basophils and neutrophils
Risk Factors for CML include:
prior high dose radiation
exposure to certain organic solvents
older age (median age: 55)
young age (median age: 25)
gender (male > female)
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Clinical Presentation
asymptomatic
symptomatic
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Clinical Presentation
Fatigue, night sweats, weight loss, fever
Abdominal fullness, pain and/or early satiety
Easy bruising and purpura
Sternal tenderness
prolonged bleeding after injury, surgery, or tooth extraction
When CML is asymptomatic, elevated white blood count (usually >25,000/L) is discovered incidentally
True
False
Which CML clinical presentation is due to splenomegaly?
Fatigue, night sweats, weight loss, fever
Abdominal fullness, pain and/or early satiety
Easy bruising and purpura
Sternal tenderness
Which CML presentation may be a sign of marrow overexpansion?
Fatigue, night sweats, weight loss, fever
Abdominal fullness, pain and/or early satiety
Easy bruising and purpura
Sternal tenderness
The genetics of CML is the fusion of 2 genes which are...
BCR
ABL1
CML
CBL1
BCR on chromosome
22
9
ABL1 on chromosome
22
9
The genetics of CML is the fusion of 2 genes and results in
BCR-ABL1 fusion gene
CML-ABL1 fusion gene
BCR-ABL2 fusion gene
CML-ABL2 fusion gene
Abnormal chromosome ____ called Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome
22
9
BCR-ABL1 fusion protein, a dysregulated _____________
tyrosine kinase
factor IX proteins
Factor VIII
The phase of disease (CML) is assigned based on two factors
the number of immature cells in the blood and bone marrow biopsy
the severity of the patient’s symptoms
the amount of symptoms the patient presents
the number of mature cells in the blood and bone marrow biopsy
< 10% blast cells in blood and bone marrow samples
Early stage (CML)
Accelerated phase (CML)
Final/blastic phase (CML)
10-20% blasts, platelet counts decline, usually occurs within 6 to 8 months
Early stage (CML)
Accelerated phase (CML)
Final/blastic phase (CML)
20% or more blasts, median survival at this point is often less than 4 months
Early stage (CML)
Accelerated phase (CML)
Final/blastic phase (CML)
Blastic crisis: cellular criteria of blast phase accompanied by
fatigue
fever
splenomegaly
resembles acute leukemia
<10% blast cells
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Hydroxyurea
Imatinib mesylate
Chemotherapeutic agents
Hydroxyurea
Imatinib mesylate
Inducing apoptosis in cells with the bcr/abl oncogene
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Often used in high doses for Blast phase CML
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Over 70% of patients on ____ will have a complete cytogenetic response (no Philadelphia chromosome detected)
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Effective for shorter durations and requires higher doses in more advanced disease
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Rarely used for patients in chronic phase.
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
A good option for younger, otherwise healthy patients in accelerated or blast phases. Less successful in the Blast phase
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
induces rapid disease control often necessary prior to transplant
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Chemotherapeutic agents
Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
The BCR (breakpoint cluster region) gene is located on chromosome 22 and
needs enzyme to activate
is constitutively active
The _______ ABL on chromosome 9 codes for a tyrosine kinase involved in growth regulation and has a well regulated expression pattern
protooncogene
tumor supressor gene
Translocation t(9;22) results in a fusion gene with ____ of expression regulation, leading to increased tyrosine kinase activity and increased cell proliferation
loss
gain
Oligomerization of bcr/abl is crucial for oncogenicity ***
True
False
Demonstrating the presence of the t(9;22) or its gene product is absolutely essential in diagnosing a patient with ____
CML
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
______________ is needed in all cases at diagnosis
Cytogenetic analysis (karyotype) of bone marrow
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Identifies Philadelphia chromosome and other chromosomal abnormalities
Cytogenetic analysis (karyotype) of bone marrow
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Can identify bcr/abl rearrangement even if Philadelphia chromosome cannot be identified by cytogenetic analysis
Cytogenetic analysis (karyotype) of bone marrow
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Baseline measure of bcr/abl transcript levels prior to the start of therapy
Cytogenetic analysis (karyotype) of bone marrow
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Factor VIII deficiency
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Factor IX deficiency
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
__________ is the most frequent of the severe blood coagulation disorders
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Genetics of Hemophilia A: ________ for Factor VIII
X-linked gene
Mitochondrial linked
Genetics of Hemophilia A: Lack of _______, normally part of activation of Factor X at start of Common pathway
Factor VIII
Factor IX
Decreases fibrin production *end result
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Genetics of Hemophilia A: only males are affected, females are carriers
True
False
responsible for making coagulation Factor VIII
F8 gene
F9 gene
chromosome 9
chromosome 22
The F8 gene for factor VIII is located close to the end of the _____ arm of the X chromosome
long
short
Genetics of Hemophilia B: Defect in ______ gene on X-chromosome
Factor VIII
Factor IX
Genetics of Hemophilia B
X-linked
Mitochondrial linked
Known as Christmas disease because first identified in Stephen Christmas
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Hemophilia B
seen in males
seen in females
Results in production of functionally impaired factor IX proteins
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Genetics of Hemophilia B: Clinical manifestations proportional to the amount of normal ______ present
F8 protein
F9 protein
chromosome 9
chromosome 22
The mutation seen in European Royals is in ________, “Royal Disease”
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Screen all bleeding disorders by
APTT measurement
a PT measurement
a bleeding time measurement
a platelet count
specific coagulation Factor assays
Order ____________ based on results from screening.
APTT measurement
a PT measurement
a bleeding time measurement
a platelet count
specific coagulation Factor assays
good measure of the intrinsic pathway
APTT
PT
evaluates the extrinsic pathway
APTT
PT
Management and treatment: __________ can be used to increase the levels of factors VIII and IX.
Estrogens
Oral contraceptives
epinephrine
desmopressin acetate
vigorous exercise
Specific factor deficiencies can be corrected through ________
epinephrine
desmopressin acetate
vigorous exercise
infusion of synthetic Factors
Referral to hemophilia treatment centers provides:
Federally funded hospitals
Team approach to treatment comprehensive care
Lower mortality rates
Higher mortality rates
Vigorous exercise
bleeding disorder associated with low factor VIII activity in which von Willebrand factor (vWF) is missing or does not function properly
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
also known as plasma thromboplastin antecedent (PTA deficiency) or Hemophilia C is a deficiency of Factor XI
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
is second only to von Willebrand’s disease among bleeding disorders affecting females
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
Factor XI deficiency
autosomal recessive
autosomal dominant
Factor XI deficiency
Mild, most don’t require treatment
Severe, most require treatment
a rare variant of hemophilia B inherited in an X-linked pattern
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
similar to inherited Hemophilia, but due to autoantibodies and usually first appears in adulthood
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
Altered developmental expression of Factor IX
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
Associated with several point mutations in the gene for factor IX
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
Episodes of excessive bleeding in childhood that resolve after puberty.
Von Willebrand's disease
Factor XI deficiency
Hemophilia B Leyden
Acquired Hemophilia
Normal function of vWF: forms a complex with _______
Factor VIII
Factor XI
Normal function of vWF: vWF interacts with platelets and collagen during clotting to form the platelet plug
True
False
