Review
The role of BCL11B in hematological malignancy
1 Department of Hematology, Guangdong General Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Guangzhou, 510080, China
2 Institute of Hematology, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
3 Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine of Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
Experimental Hematology & Oncology 2012, 1:22 doi:10.1186/2162-3619-1-22
Published: 22 August 2012Abstract
The B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 11B (BCL11B) gene is a member of the BCL family which plays a crucial role in the development, proliferation, differentiation and subsequent survival of T cells. BCL11B gene alterations are related to malignant T cell transformation that occurs in hematological malignancies. Remarkably, the BCL11B gene is responsible for the regulation of the apoptotic process and cell proliferation. This review summarizes current data and knowledge concerning the alteration of BCL11B in hematological malignancies and its role as a potential target for therapies directed against T cell malignancies.
