Article
Response to lenalidomide in myelodysplastic syndromes with del(5q): influence of cytogenetics and mutations.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jul 2013
Mallo Mar, Del Rey Mónica, Ibáñez Mariam, Calasanz M José, Arenillas Leonor, Larráyoz M José, Pedro Carmen, Jerez Andrés, Maciejewski Jaroslaw, Costa Dolors, Nomdedeu Meritxell, Diez-Campelo María, Lumbreras Eva, González-Martínez Teresa, Marugán Isabel, Such Esperanza, Cervera José, Cigudosa Juan C, Alvarez Sara, Florensa Lourdes, Hernández Jesús M, Solé Francesc
Abstract excerpt
Lenalidomide is an effective drug in low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with isolated del(5q), although not all patients respond. Studies have suggested a role for TP53 mutations and karyotype complexity in disease progression and outcome. In order to assess the impact of complex karyotypes on treatment response and disease progression in 52 lenalidomide-treated patients with del(5q) MDS, conventional...
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