作者: Michael J. Mauro , Brian J. Druker
DOI: 10.1007/S11912-001-0054-Z
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摘要: Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a clonal hematopoietic stem-cell disorder characterized by the (9:22) translocation and resultant production of constitutively activated bcr-abl tyrosine kinase. Characterized clinically marked myeloid proliferation, it invariably terminates in an acute leukemia. Conventional therapeutic options include interferon-based regimens transplantation, with transplantation being only curative therapy. Through rational drug development, STI571, kinase inhibitor, has emerged as paradigm for gene product-targeted therapy, offering new hope expanded treatment patients CML.