作者: Brian J. Druker
DOI: 10.1016/S0065-230X(04)91001-9
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摘要: Imatinib (Gleevec) exemplifies the successful development of a rationally designed, molecularly targeted therapy for treatment specific cancer. This article reviews identification BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase as therapeutic target in chronic myeloid leukemia and steps an agent to specifically inactivate this abnormality. The clinical trials results are reviewed along with description resistance mechanisms. As imatinib also inhibits activity KIT platelet-derived growth factor receptors, extension malignancies driven by these kinases will be described. Issues related agents discussed, including patient dose selection. Last, translation paradigm other is explored.