Article
[Research Progress on Treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia by Midostaurin].
Zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi - 1 Dec 2015
Wang Yin-Ying, Sun Wan-Ling
Abstract excerpt
FLT3 gene mutations occurred in approximately 30% of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, which is closely associated with the occurrence, development and poor prognosis of AML. The therapy targeting at FLT3 mutations might be a promising treatment for AML. Midostaurin can inhibit the activities of III receptor tyrosine kinase encoded by FLT3 gene, induce cell cycle arrest and has a apoptotic effect on...
Topics
- Humans
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
- Mutation
- Staurosporine
