AKT1 and leukemia: Studies in other B-cell malignancies (lymphoma, myeloma and CLL) showed the engagement of NF-κB, MAPK, and Akt by BAFF or APRIL stimulation.[36], [37], [38] Our study unveils the involvement of new molecular axis in the biology of malignant BCP, particularly in the crosstalk between leukemia cells and their supportive BM microenvironment.