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This is a In Vitro Study study.

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This research explores the impact of STAT3 activating mutations on epigenetic regulation and chromatin architecture in LGL leukemia.

December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Functional analysis of STAT3 activating mutations in LGL leukemia reveals epigenetic reprograming and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

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RKRobyn KellerThomas Jefferson University KMKathleen McConnellThomas Jefferson University MAMaria AltemusThomas Jefferson University

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Functional analysis demonstrates STAT3 mutations influence chromatin architecture in large granular lymphocytic leukemia, suggesting therapeutic vulnerabilities and new treatment strategies.

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This research explores the impact of STAT3 activating mutations on epigenetic regulation and chromatin architecture in LGL leukemia.
Used chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) to identify STAT3 bound DNA segments
Developed isogenic LGLL cell lines with specific STAT3 mutations using CRISPR/Cas9
Conducted RNA sequencing for transcriptome analysis between STAT3 mutant and wildtype lines
Assessed tumor burden in xenograft models with NSG mice
Identified significant epigenetic reprogramming and altered chromatin architecture in STAT3 mutant LGLL
5-methylcytosine levels were higher in STAT3MUT cells compared to STAT3WT
Uncovered differential expression of 38 genes, including PDGFB, which may worsen disease severity
The kinase inhibitor Sorafenib reduced cell viability and proliferation in STAT3 mutant lines

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Keller et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624d74fa91c937236d11b https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-5035

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Functional analysis demonstrates STAT3 mutations influence chromatin architecture in large granular lymphocytic leukemia, suggesting therapeutic vulnerabilities and new treatment strategies.

Functional analysis of STAT3 activating mutations in LGL leukemia reveals epigenetic reprograming and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

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Functional analysis of STAT3 activating mutations in LGL leukemia reveals epigenetic reprograming and therapeutic vulnerabilities.

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