RUNX1

Genetic findings for RUNX1 in Systemic Mastocytosis

Variants (1)

VariantTypeFrequencySignificance
Varioussomatic~23% of advanced SMTranscription factor essential for hematopoiesis. Mutations predict inferior survival (HR 2.4). Part of the S/A/R gene panel.

Clinical implications

Various

High-risk mutation. Contributes to multi-mutated stem cell disease phenotype.

Also found in: AML (~10-15%), MDS (~10%)

Related hypotheses

Hereditary alpha-tryptasemia (HαT) modifies SM phenotype, increasing mediator symptoms and anaphylaxis risk independent of mast cell burden

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emerging·6 studies

Sources (2)

DetailsJawhar M et al. (2016) Additional mutations in SRSF2, ASXL1 and/or RUNX1 identify a high-risk group of patients with KIT D816V+ advanced systemic mastocytosis · LeukemiaDOI
DetailsPardanani A (2021) Systemic mastocytosis in adults: 2021 Update on diagnosis, risk stratification and management · Am J HematolDOI