CDK7 inhibitor THZ1 induces the cell apoptosis of B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia by perturbing cellular metabolism

Purpose:CDK7 is a potential drug target for the treatment of tumors. THZ1 is the first selective and covalent CDK7 inhibitor, which shows anti-tumor effects in various cancers by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis. However, whether THZ1 has an inhibitory effect on B-ALL cells and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. To address this question, we collected THZ1- and DMSO-treated cells for RNA sequencing Methods:Nalm6 cells were seeded at a density of 1× 10e6 cells/ml and treated with 500nm THZ1or DMSO for 24h. Results:THZ1 perturbed the cellular metabolic pathways of B-ALL cells in vitro. Nalm6 total mRNA profiles treated with 500nm THZ1 or DMSO for 24h.