Correction to “Combined inhibition of de novo pyrimidine synthesis and ATR promotes ATF4-mediated cell death in TP53-deficient ALL” - Report - MDSpire
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Erratum for “Simultaneous Targeting of De Novo Pyrimidine Synthesis and ATR Enhances ATF4-Driven Apoptosis in TP53-Deficient Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia”

  • October 5, 2026

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Clinical Report: Erratum for Simultaneous Targeting of De Novo Pyrimidine Synthesis

Background

TP53 mutations are prevalent in various malignancies but are rare in acute leukemias, particularly in B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL). The mechanisms of cell death in TP53-deficient ALL are important to understand.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial results are presented in the erratum.

Key Findings

  • The article originally misdefined ATR as Activating Transcription Factor 4.
  • ATR is correctly defined as Ataxia Telangiectasia and Rad3-related protein.
  • Dual blockade of ATR and de novo pyrimidine synthesis promotes ATF4-mediated cell death in TP53-deficient ALL.
  • TP53 mutations are rare in primary BCP-ALL, occurring in less than 3% at diagnosis.
  • TP53 mutations are more common in relapsed cases of BCP-ALL.

Clinical Implications

The correction of ATR's definition is important for accurate communication in clinical research.

Conclusion

The erratum clarifies a critical definition.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Grünewald et al., HemaSphere, 2026 -- Simultaneous Targeting of De Novo Pyrimidine Synthesis and ATR Enhances ATF4-Driven Apoptosis in TP53-Deficient Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  2. American Society of Hematology 2026 guidelines for frontline management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adolescents and young adults | Blood Advances | American Society of Hematology
  3. Blood Cancer Journal — Amendment: Dual Targeting of BCL-2 and MCL-1 Surmounts Resistance in TP53-Mutant Acute Myeloid Leukemia Associated with BAX Deficiency to Single BH3 Mimetics
  4. Blood Cancer Journal — Correction: Targets for Bispecific Antibodies in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  5. ASCO Publications — Erratum
  6. American Society of Hematology 2026 guidelines for frontline management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adolescents and young adults | Blood Advances | American Society of Hematology
  7. Blinatumomab for Replacing Chemotherapy in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | New England Journal of Medicine
  8. Clinical and molecular characterization of TP53-mutant acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults - PubMed

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