Abstract
The development of targeted treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is changing the prognostic outlook for CLL patients. The B-cell antigen receptor pathway is identified as pivotal for CLL pathogenesis and CLL cell proliferation. Inhibition of this pathway by ibrutinib (Bruton's tyrosin kinase inhibition) and idelalisib (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibition) has recently shown impressive clinical results, also for CLL patients with relapsed/refractory disease and unfavourable prognostic markers. Apoptosis induction by inhibition of BCL2 with ABT-199 is reported with likewise promising clinical results.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Targeted treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V66229 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 11A |
Sider (fra-til) | 1 |
Antal sider | 1 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 7 apr. 2014 |