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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, 2026Open Access

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

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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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Amit Choudhary

Ramya Ramesh

Rakhee Kar Kar

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

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

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