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ArticleScientific reports2025

Ribosomal protein L5 induces cellular senescence via p53-p21-pRb pathway to mediate relapse of acute myeloid leukemia.

Wanqiu Zhang, Linlin Liu, Ruotong Chen, Haotian Yan, Qing Zhang, Xiyang Ren, Huiping Wang, Yi Dong, Wanying Xue, Zhimin Zhai and 1 more

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Wanqiu Zhang *Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Linlin Liu *Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fuyang Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 99 Huangshan Rd, Fuyang, 236000, China.
Ruotong ChenDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Haotian YanDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Qing ZhangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Xiyang RenDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Huiping WangDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Yi DongDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Wanying XueDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China.
Zhimin ZhaiDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China. zzzm889@163.com.
Qianshan TaoDepartment of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, P.R. China. ahmutqs@126.com.

Funding

Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine 2022zhyx-C51Anhui Natural Science Foundation Project No.2208085MH217
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellular senescence plays a critical role in the relapse of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), yet the underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Here, we investigated the function of ribosomal protein L5 (RPL5) in mediating cellular senescence and its impact on AML relapse. In relapsed AML patients, the proportion of senescent cells and the expression of RPL5 were elevated, compared to patients at newly diagnosised or in complete remission, suggesting a potential link between RPL5 and AML relapse. Following chemotherapy induction, a cellular senescence model was constructed using KG-1 A cells, with RPL5 expression significantly elevated. Knockdown of RPL5 suppressed cellular senescence and enhanced apoptosis, possibly due to different regulatory mechanisms for cell proliferation and senescence. Moreover, downregulation of RPL5 mitigated chemotherapy-induced senescence and improved the response of AML cells to chemotherapy drug. Mechanistically, RPL5 regulated cellular senescence via the p53-p21-pRb pathway and its downregulation led to a reduction in senescence-related protein expression levels. These findings suggest that RPL5 plays a critical role in mediating cellular senescence and chemotherapy response in AML, providing insights into novel therapeutic strategies for overcoming chemotherapy resistance and preventing disease relapse. Future studies may explore RPL5-targeted therapies and assess their clinical applicability in AML.

Indexed as

Cellular SenescenceCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21Leukemia, Myeloid, AcuteNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRibosomal ProteinsTumor Suppressor Protein p53AdultApoptosisCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSignal TransductionCDKN1A protein, humanCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21ribosomal protein L5, humanRibosomal ProteinsTP53 protein, humanTumor Suppressor Protein p53Acute myeloid leukemiaCellular senescenceRelapseRibosomal protein L5Ribosome stress

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PMID40730599
PMCPMC12307594

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