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AT-101 induces apoptosis in CLL B cells and overcomes stromal cell–mediated Mcl-1 induction and drug resistance
4 Oct 2008
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Resistance to apoptosis in CLL B cells is associated with overexpression of Bcl-2 family antiapoptotic proteins. Their expression is endogenous, but is also induced by signals from the microenvironment resulting in intrinsic and extrinsic drug resistance. Because AT-101 binds to the BH3 motif of all Bcl-2-family antiapoptotic proteins, we hypothesized that this molecule could overcome resistance. AT-101 treatment...
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