Article
Molecularly targeted therapy in acute myeloid leukemia.
Future oncology (London, England) - 1 Mar 2016
Gill Harinder, Leung Anskar Y H, Kwong Yok-Lam
Abstract excerpt
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is molecularly heterogeneous. Formerly categorized cytogenetically and molecularly, AML may be classified by genomic and epigenomic analyses. These genetic lesions provide therapeutic targets. Genes targeted currently include mutated FLT3, NPM1 and KIT with drugs entering Phase III trials. Complete remission can be achieved in relapsed/refractory AML, albeit mostly transient. Mutated...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
