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DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_260_20
Venetoclax – The Game-changer in Hematology
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Abstract
The introduction of small molecule inhibitors in many hematological malignancies made a landmark achievement in this field with a dramatic change in the survival outcome. Venetoclax is a B-cell lymphoma-2 inhibitor which has become the game-changer molecule in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. This review is intended to summarize the mechanism of action, side effects, dosage, and different phases of clinical trials of this drug with review of literature.
Keywords
Acute myeloid leukemia - B-cell lymphoma-2 inhibitor - chronic lymphocytic leukemia - venetoclaxPublication History
Received: 26 May 2020
Accepted: 11 August 2020
Article published online:
17 May 2021
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