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This research aims to investigate how PD-L1, kynurenine pathway activation, and vitamin D levels influence the immune environment in acute myeloid leukemia.

April 10, 2026Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention0 citationsOpen Access

The Interplay of PD-L1, Kynurenine Pathway, and Vitamin D Shapes an Immunosuppressive Microenvironment in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

ACAmit ChoudharyIndian Institute of Technology Dhanbad RRRamya RameshJawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research RKRakhee Kar KarJawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

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This research aims to investigate how PD-L1, kynurenine pathway activation, and vitamin D levels influence the immune environment in acute myeloid leukemia.
Analyzed PD-L1 expression in acute myeloid leukemia cells
Measured kynurenine pathway activation levels
Assessed vitamin D levels in the microenvironment
Elevated PD-L1 expression correlates with immune suppression
Kynurenine pathway activation contributes to the immunosuppressive microenvironment
Low vitamin D levels are associated with enhanced immunosuppression

Abstract

An immunosuppressive microenvironment in AML is driven by PD-L1 expression, kynurenine pathway activation, and low vitamin D levels. These findings suggest potential immunotherapeutic targets and highlight vitamin D's immunomodulatory role.

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