Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Troppan, K; Wenzl, K; Neumeister, P; Deutsch, A.
Molecular Pathogenesis of MALT Lymphoma.
Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2015; 2015(9):102656-102656
Doi: 10.1155/2015/102656
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Deutsch Alexander
- Prochazka Katharina
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Neumeister Peter
- Wenzl Kerstin
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- Abstract:
- Approximately 8% of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas are extranodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), also known as MALT lymphoma, which was first described in 1983 by Isaacson and Wright. MALT lymphomas arise at a wide range of different extranodal sites, with the highest frequency in the stomach, followed by lung, ocular adnexa, and thyroid, and with a low percentage in the small intestine. Interestingly, at least 3 different, apparently site-specific, chromosomal translocations and missense and frameshift mutations, all pathway-related genes affecting the NF-κB signal, have been implicated in the development and progression of MALT lymphoma. However, these genetic abnormalities alone are not sufficient for malignant transformation. There is now increasing evidence suggesting that the oncogenic product of translocation cooperates with immunological stimulation in oncogenesis, that is, the association with chronic bacterial infection or autoaggressive process. This review mainly discusses MALT lymphomas in terms of their genetic aberration and association with chronic infections and summarizes recent advances in their molecular pathogenesis.