Acute Myeloid Leukemia, NPM1-Mutated

1. Disease Information

2026-04-05
Falcon MONDO:0044923 Model: Edison Scientific Literature 49 citations

1. Disease Information

1.1 Concise overview

NPM1-mutated AML is a genetically defined AML subtype characterized by somatic mutations in NPM1 that produce an aberrantly cytoplasmic nucleophosmin protein (“NPM1c”), and it is the largest molecular subgroup of adult AML. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2)

Current classification concept: recent WHO/ICC schemes treat NPM1 mutation as AML‑defining, with differences in blast thresholds (see below). (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2, falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6, shimony2023acutemyeloidleukemia pages 5-6)

1.2 Common synonyms / alternative names

1.3 Key identifiers (available from retrieved sources)

Not retrieved in this run: OMIM, Orphanet, MeSH, ICD-10/ICD-11, and a disease-specific MONDO identifier for “NPM1-mutated AML”.

1.4 Classification details (WHO 2022 vs ICC 2022; ELN 2022)

Table (click to expand)
Key point Value Source (first author, year) URL/DOI Publication date
Disease name Acute myeloid leukemia with mutated NPM1; also written as NPM1-mutated AML Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144 2024-12
Common synonyms AML with mutated NPM1; NPM1-mutated AML; NPM1mut AML; NPM1+ AML Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144 2024-12
Classification source WHO 5th edition (2022) recognizes AML with mutated NPM1 as an AML-defining genetic abnormality/distinct entity Patel, 2024 (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2, patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 4-4) https://doi.org/10.1159/000530253 2024-03
Classification source ICC 2022 recognizes NPM1-mutated AML as a distinct recurrent-genetic-abnormality category Sharma, 2023 (sharma2023npm1mutations pages 1-2); Shimony, 2023 (shimony2023acutemyeloidleukemia pages 5-6) https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15041177; https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.26822 2023-02; 2023-01
Classification source ELN 2022 requires NPM1 and FLT3 status for genetic risk stratification Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2, falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144 2024-12
Blast-count threshold (WHO 5th ed.) WHO 5th edition permits diagnosis of NPM1-mutated AML irrespective of blast percentage / no blast threshold for AML defined by genetic abnormalities Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6); Shimony, 2023 (shimony2023acutemyeloidleukemia pages 5-6) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144; https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.26822 2024-12; 2023-01
Blast-count threshold (ICC 2022) ICC 2022 requires ≥10% blasts for AML with mutated NPM1 Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6); Patel, 2024 (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 4-4) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144; https://doi.org/10.1159/000530253 2024-12; 2024-03
ELN 2022 risk group: NPM1-mutated, FLT3-ITD negative Favorable risk Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144 2024-12
ELN 2022 risk group: NPM1-mutated with FLT3-ITD Intermediate risk regardless of FLT3-ITD allelic ratio Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6); Sargas, 2023 (sargas2023comparisonofthe pages 1-2); Lachowiez, 2023 (lachowiez2023comparisonandvalidation pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41408-023-00835-5; https://doi.org/10.1182/bloodadvances.2022009010 2024-12; 2023-05; 2023-05
ELN 2022 adverse override NPM1-mutated AML with adverse cytogenetic abnormalities is classified as adverse risk Shimony, 2023 (shimony2023acutemyeloidleukemia pages 5-6); Mrózek, 2023 (mrozek2023outcomepredictionby pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.26822; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41375-023-01846-8 2023-01; 2023-02
ELN/MDS-related mutation note WHO/ICC prioritize NPM1 mutation over myelodysplasia-related mutations when co-occurring; ELN discussion suggests MR mutations should not automatically overrule favorable NPM1 biology Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144 2024-12
Epidemiology: adult AML frequency NPM1 mutations occur in ~30–35% of adult AML / about one-third of adult AML Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2); Patel, 2024 (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2); Sharma, 2023 (sharma2023npm1mutations pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144; https://doi.org/10.1159/000530253; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15041177 2024-12; 2024-03; 2023-02
Epidemiology: normal-karyotype AML NPM1 mutations are present in ~50–60% of normal-karyotype AML; Patel also notes ~60% of normal-karyotype AML Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2); Patel, 2024 (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144; https://doi.org/10.1159/000530253 2024-12; 2024-03
Epidemiology: pediatric AML Less frequent in children, about 2–8% Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144 2024-12
Typical associated clinicopathologic features Often normal karyotype, myelomonocytic/monocytic differentiation, low/absent CD34, frequent extramedullary involvement Falini, 2024 (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2); Patel, 2024 (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2) https://doi.org/10.1158/2643-3230.bcd-23-0144; https://doi.org/10.1159/000530253 2024-12; 2024-03

Table: This table summarizes the current naming, classification framework, blast-threshold differences, and headline epidemiology figures for acute myeloid leukemia with mutated NPM1. It is useful for quickly aligning WHO 2022, ICC 2022, and ELN 2022 terminology and risk-stratification rules.


2. Etiology

2.1 Disease causal factors (genetic/mechanistic)

2.2 Risk factors

Genetic (somatic co-mutations / disease biology modifiers) - Co-mutations are common and clinically important; across cohorts, recurrent co-mutations include FLT3 (especially FLT3-ITD), DNMT3A, WT1, and others, with prognostic impact (see Prognosis). (othman2024molecularclinicaland pages 1-5)

Environmental / iatrogenic - Therapy-related AML (t‑AML) can carry NPM1 mutations. A diagnostic-focused review notes that therapy-related NPM1‑mutated AML comprises ≈15% of therapy-related AMLs and, if FLT3-ITD negative, is considered ELN favorable with post‑remission decisions guided by MRD. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6)

2.3 Protective factors

No specific protective (genetic or environmental) factors were retrieved in the cited evidence for the NPM1-mutated AML subtype.

2.4 Gene–environment interactions

No gene–environment interaction evidence specific to NPM1-mutated AML was retrieved in this run.


3. Phenotypes

3.1 Core clinical and pathologic phenotype (with selected frequencies)

Common presentation overlaps with AML generally (cytopenias, infections, bleeding), but NPM1-mutated AML has recurrent clinicopathologic patterns: - Bone marrow: typically markedly hypercellular. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2) - Differentiation: often myelomonocytic/monocytic (FAB M4/M5 predominance; other FAB categories can occur). (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2) - Immunophenotype: typically no/low CD34 expression; a 2024 cohort paper states “the vast majority of NPM1m AML cases are therefore CD34‑negative”. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2, papadopoulou2024characteristicsandprognosis pages 1-2) - Extramedullary disease: commonly reported, particularly skin involvement, and IHC can help detect such involvement. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2) - Demographics: “female predominance” is noted in diagnostic reviews. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2)

3.2 “APL-like” phenotype subset

A subset of NPM1‑mutated AML may show a “double negative” CD34−/HLA‑DR− immunophenotype that can mimic acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) at presentation, necessitating rapid exclusion of PML::RARA rearrangement. (papadopoulou2024characteristicsandprognosis pages 1-2)

3.3 Suggested HPO terms (non-exhaustive; for knowledge-base tagging)

These are ontology suggestions (not direct extractions from a single cited ontology resource in this run): - Anemia (HP:0001903) - Thrombocytopenia (HP:0001873) - Leukocytosis (HP:0001974) - Neutropenia (HP:0001875) - Recurrent infections (HP:0002719) - Abnormal bleeding (HP:0001892) - Bone marrow hypercellularity (commonly mapped to marrow hypercellularity concepts; exact HPO mapping requires ontology lookup) - Extramedullary hematopoiesis / myeloid sarcoma (ontology mapping requires curation)


4. Genetic / Molecular Information

4.1 Causal gene

4.2 Pathogenic variant spectrum (high-level)

Somatic vs germline: the defining NPM1 lesion is described as somatic in AML series/reviews. (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2)

Population allele frequencies: not retrieved (these are somatic leukemia variants and are generally absent from germline population databases).

4.3 Co-mutations as molecular modifiers (selected)

In a large prospective trial cohort (NCRI AML17/AML19; n=1357), independent adverse baseline associations for overall survival included: FLT3-ITD (HR 1.28), DNMT3A (HR 1.65), WT1 (HR 1.74), and non‑ABD NPM1 mutations (HR 1.64). (othman2024molecularclinicaland pages 1-5)

4.4 Chromosomal abnormalities

NPM1-mutated AML is enriched in normal karyotype AML (a large fraction of NK-AML cases). (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2, falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2)

4.5 Epigenetic / chromatin-level regulation (2023–2024 primary data)

Recent mechanistic work supports NPM1 mutation as a chromatin-associated neomorphic driver of the HOX program, including cooperation with KMT2A/MLL1 and maintenance of active chromatin at HOX loci. (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 3-4)

A 2023 primary study additionally links NPM1C+ to 3D genome architecture changes (CTCF/TAD remodeling) that strengthen TADs at HOXA/B and PBX3 loci and weaken TADs at cell-cycle inhibitor loci (e.g., Cdkn1a/p21), supporting proliferation and differentiation block. (lai2023npm1mutationreprograms pages 1-3)


5. Mechanism / Pathophysiology

5.1 Causal chain (conceptual)

  1. Somatic NPM1 frameshift mutation creates a C‑terminal neo‑sequence with nuclear export features →
  2. Mutant NPM1 (NPM1c) mislocalizes to cytoplasm in an XPO1/exportin-1 dependent manner →
  3. NPM1c engages nuclear/chromatin programs (and may mislocalize other factors), maintaining an abnormal transcriptional state →
  4. HOX/MEIS1 transcriptional program is enforced, supporting self-renewal / differentiation arrest →
  5. Myeloid differentiation block and clonal expansion manifest clinically as AML with characteristic monocytic/myelomonocytic phenotypes. (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2, falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2, lai2023npm1mutationreprograms pages 1-3)

5.2 Pathways and cellular processes (selected)

5.3 Suggested GO and CL terms (for annotation; requires ontology validation)

  • GO Biological Process (suggestions):
  • hematopoietic cell differentiation
  • myeloid cell differentiation
  • regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
  • chromatin organization / regulation of chromatin architecture
  • nuclear export
  • Cell Ontology (CL) (suggestions):
  • hematopoietic stem cell
  • myeloid progenitor cell
  • monocyte
  • myeloblast

6. Anatomical Structures Affected

Primary site: bone marrow hematopoietic tissue. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2)

Peripheral blood involvement: circulating blasts/leukocytosis can occur, especially with RAS/FLT3 co-mutations. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2)

Extramedullary involvement: skin and other sites (myeloid sarcoma) may be involved; mutant NPM1 IHC can support identification. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2, patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 2-3)

Suggested UBERON terms (requires ontology lookup): bone marrow; blood; skin.


7. Temporal Development


8. Inheritance and Population

8.1 Epidemiology (mutation frequency within AML)

8.2 Inheritance


9. Diagnostics

9.1 Recommended core molecular testing

9.2 Diagnostic modalities

  • Molecular techniques (e.g., sequencing-based detection) and immunohistochemistry for cytoplasmic NPM1c can be combined to solve difficult diagnostic problems (including certain atypical mutations). (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2)
  • Flow cytometry: useful for immunophenotyping, but multiparameter flow MRD may be challenging to interpret in this subtype. (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2)

9.3 MRD monitoring (NPM1 as an MRD marker)

NPM1 mutant transcript burden closely tracks disease status and is suited to high-sensitivity MRD monitoring. (patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 1-2)

A key 2024 real-world analysis (venetoclax-based, nonintensive therapy) reported: - BM MRD negativity 25% by cycle 2; 47% by cycle 4; 50% by cycle 6. (othman2024molecularmrdis pages 1-2) - 2-year OS 84% if MRD-negative by cycle 4 vs 46% if MRD-positive. (othman2024molecularmrdis pages 1-2)

Direct abstract quote (MRD utility): “A total of 44 patients (58%) achieved bone marrow (BM) MRD negativity…” and “Patients achieving BM MRD negativity by the end of cycle 4 had 2-year overall of 84% compared with 46% if MRD was positive.” (othman2024molecularmrdis pages 1-2)

9.4 Visual evidence: MRD-based monitoring/decision algorithm

An MRD monitoring algorithm for intensive chemotherapy (including management of “MRD relapse”) is provided in Figure 4 of Falini & Dillon 2024. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis media 3d972561)


10. Outcome / Prognosis

10.1 Baseline prognostic factors (intensively treated cohorts)

In a large prospective analysis of NPM1-mutated AML (NCRI AML17/AML19; n=1357), independent adverse factors for overall survival included FLT3-ITD, DNMT3A, WT1, and non‑ABD NPM1 mutation classes, and these were strongly associated with MRD positivity. (othman2024molecularclinicaland pages 1-5)

10.2 Response depth (MRD) as a major determinant


11. Treatment

11.1 Standard-of-care frameworks (context)

11.2 MRD-directed and relapse-preemptive strategies (2024)

The prospective VALDAC phase II study demonstrates a real-world implementation of treating molecular MRD relapse or oligoblastic relapse with venetoclax+LDAC, with mutant NPM1 comprising 77% of MRD markers and MRD-negative remission achieved in 46% by cycle 2 in the MRD cohort. (tiong2024targetingmolecularmeasurable pages 1-2)

Direct abstract quote (VALDAC): “By cycle 2 in the MRD relapse cohort, a log10 reduction in MRD was observed in 69%; 46% achieved MRD negative remission.” (tiong2024targetingmolecularmeasurable pages 1-2)

11.3 Targeted therapy: Menin inhibitors (revumenib; emerging class)

A seminal first-in-human trial established menin inhibition as an actionable strategy in susceptible leukemias (including NPM1-mutant):

Direct abstract quote (Nature 2023): “therapy with revumenib was associated with a low frequency of grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events and a 30% rate of complete remission or complete remission with partial haematologic recovery (CR/CRh)… Asymptomatic prolongation of the QT interval… was identified as the only dose-limiting toxicity.” (issa2023themenininhibitor pages 1-2)

Quantitatively, in 60 evaluable patients with KMT2A-rearranged or NPM1-mutant disease, ORR was 53%, CR/CRh 30%, and MRD negativity among CR/CRh was 78%. (issa2023themenininhibitor pages 4-4)

11.4 Current applications / late-stage clinical development (Phase 3)

Multiple Phase 3 programs are actively evaluating adding menin inhibitors to standard regimens in newly diagnosed genetically selected AML: - Revumenib + intensive chemotherapy vs placebo (newly diagnosed NPM1-mutated AML): NCT07211958; Phase 3; estimated n=468; primary endpoints include event-free survival and MRD CR rate. (NCT07211958 chunk 1) - Revumenib + azacitidine + venetoclax vs placebo (newly diagnosed NPM1-mutated or KMT2A-rearranged AML, intensive-ineligible): NCT06652438; Phase 3; estimated n≈415. (NCT06652438 chunk 1) - Ziftomenib + (venetoclax+azacitidine) or + (7+3) vs placebo in untreated NPM1-mutated/KMT2A-rearranged AML: NCT07007312; Phase 3; estimated n=1300. (NCT07007312 chunk 1)

Table (click to expand)
Intervention/setting Key outcomes/statistics Safety notes Evidence type Source (first author, journal, year) Publication date URL/DOI or ClinicalTrials.gov URL Notes
Venetoclax + HMA or LDAC in previously untreated NPM1-mutated AML achieving CR/CRi; molecular MRD by RT-qPCR Bone marrow MRD negativity: 25% by end of cycle 2, 47% by end of cycle 4, 50% by end of cycle 6; best MRD-negative response 58%; additional 18% achieved >=4 log10 reduction; 2-year OS 84% if BM MRD-negative by cycle 4 vs 46% if MRD-positive; 22 patients who stopped therapy in BM MRD-negative remission after median 8 cycles had 2-year treatment-free remission 88% (othman2024molecularmrdis pages 1-2, othman2024molecularmrdis pages 7-8, othman2024molecularmrdis pages 5-6) MRD status, not a drug-specific new toxicity signal, was the dominant prognostic discriminator in this real-world cohort; PB MRD less sensitive than BM MRD (othman2024molecularmrdis pages 7-8) Human clinical; international real-world cohort Othman, Blood, 2024 2024-01 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.2023021579 Strong contemporary evidence for MRD-guided management in venetoclax-based nonintensive therapy for NPM1-mutated AML (othman2024molecularmrdis pages 1-2, othman2024molecularmrdis pages 5-6)
VALDAC: venetoclax + low-dose cytarabine for first molecular MRD relapse or oligoblastic relapse in AML; mutant NPM1 represented 77% of MRD markers In MRD-relapse cohort, by cycle 2: >=1 log10 MRD reduction in 69%, MRD-negative remission in 46%; in oligoblastic relapse cohort, CR/CRh/CRi 73%; estimated 2-year OS 67% in MRD cohort and 53% in oligoblastic cohort; 44% proceeded to HCT (tiong2024targetingmolecularmeasurable pages 1-2) Oligoblastic relapse cohort had more grade >=3 anemia (32% vs 4%) and infections (36% vs 8%); grade 4 neutropenia 32% and thrombocytopenia 27% in oligoblastic cohort (tiong2024targetingmolecularmeasurable pages 1-2) Human clinical; prospective phase II Tiong, J Clin Oncol, 2024 2024-06 https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.23.01599 Demonstrates a real-world actionable use of molecular relapse detection, often driven by NPM1 RT-qPCR monitoring (tiong2024targetingmolecularmeasurable pages 1-2)
Revumenib (SNDX-5613), AUGMENT-101, relapsed/refractory KMT2A-rearranged or NPM1-mutant acute leukemia In 60 evaluable patients: ORR 53% (32/60); CR/CRh 30% (18/60), including CR 20% and CRh 10%; MRD-negative rate among CR/CRh 78% (14/18); median time to CR/CRh about 1.9 months; median duration of response 9.1 months; median OS 7 months (issa2023themenininhibitor pages 1-2, issa2023themenininhibitor pages 4-4) Dose-limiting toxicity: asymptomatic QT prolongation; any-grade TEAEs 98.5%, TRAEs 77.9%; differentiation syndrome in 11 patients (16.2%); common AEs included nausea and vomiting (issa2023themenininhibitor pages 1-2) Human clinical; first-in-human phase I/II Issa, Nature, 2023 2023-03 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-05812-3 Foundational proof-of-concept for menin inhibition in NPM1-mutant leukemia; included 14 NPM1-mutant patients in the enrolled population (issa2023themenininhibitor pages 1-2, issa2023themenininhibitor pages 4-4)
Revumenib + intensive chemotherapy in newly diagnosed NPM1-mutated AML Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled; estimated enrollment 468; compares revumenib + cytarabine/daunorubicin intensive chemotherapy vs placebo + intensive chemotherapy; primary endpoints include event-free survival and MRD complete remission rate (NCT07211958 chunk 1) Key exclusions include significant QTc prolongation, active CNS disease, GI absorption issues, pregnancy/nursing, active viral infections with detectable viral load (NCT07211958 chunk 1) Interventional trial; ongoing Phase 3 ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07211958 2025 record https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07211958 Newly diagnosed, previously untreated AML with NPM1 mutation; minimum age 12 years; candidates for intensive chemotherapy (NCT07211958 chunk 1)
Revumenib + azacitidine + venetoclax in newly diagnosed NPM1-mutated or KMT2A-rearranged AML ineligible for intensive chemotherapy Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled; estimated enrollment ~415; revumenib or placebo added day 1-28 each cycle on top of azacitidine + venetoclax (NCT06652438 chunk 1) Requires WBC <25 x 10^9/L before enrollment (hydroxyurea allowed); trial population defined by intensive-therapy ineligibility rather than published safety outcomes yet (NCT06652438 chunk 1) Interventional trial; ongoing Phase 3 ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06652438 2025 record https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06652438 Adults >=18 years; central confirmation of NPM1 mutation or KMT2A rearrangement; newly diagnosed disease, including >=10% blasts for NPM1c entry criterion (NCT06652438 chunk 1)
Ziftomenib program in untreated NPM1-mutated or KMT2A-rearranged AML: nonintensive venetoclax/azacitidine +/- ziftomenib and intensive 7+3 +/- ziftomenib Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled; estimated enrollment 1,300; nonintensive study primary endpoint OS; intensive study primary endpoint EFS, with CR/MRD-related endpoints also specified (NCT07007312 chunk 1) No mature efficacy/safety results yet in this registration excerpt; standard backbone toxicities expected from venetoclax/azacitidine or 7+3, with ziftomenib under blinded evaluation (NCT07007312 chunk 1) Interventional trial; ongoing Phase 3 ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07007312 2025 record https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07007312 Nonintensive arm targets untreated adults with NPM1-mut AML; intensive arm includes untreated adults with NPM1-mut or KMT2A-rearranged AML (NCT07007312 chunk 1)

Table: This table summarizes high-value recent clinical evidence and current Phase 3 implementation studies for NPM1-mutated AML, spanning MRD-guided venetoclax use, preemptive relapse treatment, menin inhibition with revumenib, and active registrational trials. It is useful for comparing outcomes, safety signals, and real-world translational applications across the rapidly evolving 2023-2025 landscape.

11.5 Suggested MAXO terms (treatment action ontology; suggestions)

  • induction chemotherapy
  • consolidation chemotherapy
  • allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
  • measurable residual disease monitoring
  • BCL2 inhibitor therapy (venetoclax)
  • hypomethylating agent therapy (azacitidine/decitabine)
  • menin inhibitor therapy (revumenib/ziftomenib)

12. Prevention

Primary prevention of de novo NPM1-mutated AML is not established. Practical prevention in AML largely focuses on reducing therapy-related AML risk (when feasible) and optimizing supportive care to reduce infectious/hemorrhagic mortality; no NPM1-specific preventive interventions were retrieved in the evidence set for this run.


13. Other Species / Natural Disease

No naturally occurring NPM1-mutated AML analogs in non-human species were retrieved in this run.


14. Model Organisms / Experimental Models

14.1 Genetic mouse models

A 2023 primary study used a hematopoietic-specific conditional knock-in NPM1C+ mouse model and showed that NPM1C+ alters TAD topology and induces an MPN/MDS-like condition (long latency, splenomegaly, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia), supporting its use as a mechanistic model for leukemogenesis and differentiation block. (lai2023npm1mutationreprograms pages 1-3)

14.2 Cell lines and PDX models

  • OCI-AML3 (human NPM1-mutant AML) is used in mechanistic intervention experiments including XPO1 inhibition (selinexor) to restore nuclear NPM1 and reduce HOX/MEIS1 programs. (lai2023npm1mutationreprograms pages 1-3)
  • Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models and AML cell lines are used to test menin–MLL inhibitors (e.g., DS‑1594a preclinical work; multiple models including PDX). (numata2023anovelmeninmll1 pages 1-2)

Appendix: Key “expert opinion” / interpretive synthesis (grounded in authoritative sources)

  1. Classification is converging on “AML-defining” genetics, but thresholds differ. WHO 2022’s no-blast-threshold stance for AML-defining genetics contrasts with ICC’s ≥10% cutoff, creating a gray zone for low-blast NPM1-mutated myeloid neoplasms. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 5-6, patel2024npm1mutatedacutemyeloid pages 4-4)
  2. MRD is central for NPM1-mutated AML management across treatment intensities. MRD is presented as a key decision tool in diagnostic guidance and is strongly prognostic in contemporary venetoclax-treated cohorts; it also enables relapse-preemptive strategies. (falini2024criteriafordiagnosis pages 1-2, othman2024molecularmrdis pages 1-2, tiong2024targetingmolecularmeasurable pages 1-2)
  3. Therapy is shifting from cytotoxic-only toward genotype-driven targeted combinations. Menin inhibition has first-in-human efficacy and is now being tested in large Phase 3 trials in both intensive and nonintensive backbones in NPM1-mutated AML. (issa2023themenininhibitor pages 1-2, NCT07211958 chunk 1, NCT07007312 chunk 1, NCT06652438 chunk 1)

Notes on evidence limitations

  • This run did not retrieve ICD, MeSH, OMIM, Orphanet, or a disease-specific MONDO identifier for NPM1-mutated AML, and therefore these identifiers are not asserted here.
  • Supportive care details (antibacterial/antifungal prophylaxis specifics) were not extracted into citable evidence within this run and are therefore not included as major claims.

References

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