Chemoresistance of TP53 mutant AML requires the mevalonate byproduct, GGPP, for regulation of ROS and induction of a mitochondria stress response
S. J. Skuli, A. Bakayoko, M. Kruidenier, B. Manning, P. Pammer, A. Salimov, O. Riley, G. Brake-Silla, M. Bowman, L. N. Martinez-Gutierrez, R. Buono, M. Paul, E. Saland, S. Wong, J. Xu, , M. Carroll
This study identifies GGPP, a mevalonate pathway byproduct, as critical for chemoresistance in TP53mut AML through ROS regulation and mitochondria stress response, suggesting statin-based therapies could be effective.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2024 · PreprintCancer Biology