| Literature DB >> 27904736 |
Valentín Ortíz-Maldonado1, Pablo Mozas1, Julio Delgado2.
Abstract
B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2)-type proteins are key regulators of the intrinsic or mitochondrial pathway for apoptosis. Since escape from apoptosis is one the main 'hallmarks of cancer', BCL2 inhibitors have emerged as promising therapeutic agents for diverse lymphoid malignancies, particularly chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Multiple clinical trials have shown efficacy of these agents in patients with relapsed/refractory disease with a favorable toxicity profile. Moreover, some clinical trials indicate that combination with monoclonal antibodies and other novel agents may enhance their effect.Entities:
Keywords: B-cell lymphoma 2; BH3-mimetics; chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Year: 2016 PMID: 27904736 PMCID: PMC5089327 DOI: 10.1177/2040620716671313
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ther Adv Hematol ISSN: 2040-6207