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The effect of azacitidine on interleukin-6 signaling and nuclear factor- B activation and its in vitro and in vivo activity against multiple myeloma
29 Apr 2008
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BACKGROUND: Azacitidine is a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor and cytotoxic agent known to induce apoptosis of some cancer cells. This study evaluated the pre-clinical potential of azacitidine as a therapeutic agent for multiple myeloma. DESIGN AND METHODS: Dose responsiveness to azacitidine was determined utilizing a panel of genetically heterogenous human multiple myeloma cell lines. Azacitidine was also tested...
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