作者: Ronald D. Barr
DOI: 10.1002/PBC.22484
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摘要: Imatinib is an inhibitor of the BCR–ABL fusion gene product that characterizes chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), and related tyrosine kinases c-KIT platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptor. The drug now included as front-line therapy for CML Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic in children adolescents, though valid concerns about serious late sequelae remain unresolved are important issues further study. European North American consortia have conducted phase I II clinical trials imatinib adolescents with brain other solid tumors provided little evidence efficacy. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2010;55:18–25. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.