Publications

Research outputs, reports, policy briefs and knowledge products from KIU scholars and partners.

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences Elite Journal of Laboratory Medicine

GATA-1 and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes in the Context of HIV Infection: A Review of Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1 and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2

Bone marrow failure syndromes, characterized by impaired hematopoiesis leading to cytopenias, represent significant complications in individuals living with HIV infection. GATA-1, a master transcription factor crucial for hematopoietic development, has emerged as a key player in the pathogenesis of bone marrow failure syndromes in the context of HIV. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular mechanisms underlying GATA-1 dysregulation and its implications in bone marrow failure syndromes during HIV infection. We discuss the role of GATA-1 in erythropoiesis, thrombopoiesis, and myelopoiesis, and examine how dysregulation of GATA-1 contributes to thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, and dyserythropoiesis in HIV-infected individuals. Furthermore, we explore therapeutic strategies targeting GATA-1 signaling pathways for the management of bone marrow failure syndromes in the context of HIV, highlighting potential avenues for future research and clinical intervention