| Literature DB >> 30037885 |
Marina Konopleva1, Anthony Letai2.
Abstract
B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) was discovered at the breakpoint of the t(14;18) in follicular lymphoma >30 years ago. Although inhibition of BCL-2 first proved valuable in lymphoid malignancies, clinical progress in myeloid malignancies lagged. Here, we summarize the basic biology and preclinical results that spurred clinical BCL-2 inhibition in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Response rates and toxicity for venetoclax in combination with standard AML agents, such as azacitidine, decitabine, and low-dose cytarabine, compare favorably with conventional induction chemotherapy. Durability of response requires further study.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30037885 PMCID: PMC6235069 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-03-828269
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Blood ISSN: 0006-4971 Impact factor: 22.113