Mechanism of action of decitabine in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (PubMed, Front Med (Lausanne))
This study aimed to evaluate the underlying mechanisms of decitabine (DAC) in inhibiting acute T-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis. Animal experimental results indicated that both DAC and doxorubicin substantially decreased tumor length, width, volume, and mass; however, DAC demonstrated significantly superior efficacy in inhibiting tumor growth compared to doxorubicin. By selectively targeting the regulation of PTEN and 4EBP1, along with their associated downstream signaling pathways, DAC effectively modulated cellular proliferation, facilitated apoptotic processes, and restrained tumor growth, providing a robust theoretical foundation for clinical treatment strategies in T-ALL.