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Molecular therapeutic approaches for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia.
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Frontiers in oncology [Front Oncol] 2014 Mar 18; Vol. 4, pp. 55. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Mar 18 (Print Publication: 2014). - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Approximately two-thirds of children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are cured with intensive multi-agent chemotherapy. However, refractory and relapsed AML remains a significant source of childhood cancer mortality, highlighting the need for new therapies. Further therapy intensification with traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy in pediatric AML is not feasible given the risks of both short-term and long-term organ dysfunction. Substantial emphasis has been placed upon the development of molecularly targeted therapeutic approaches for adults and children with high-risk subtypes of AML with the goal of improving remission induction and minimizing relapse. Several promising agents are currently in clinical testing or late preclinical development for AML, including monoclonal antibodies against leukemia cell surface proteins, kinase inhibitors, proteasome inhibitors, epigenetic agents, and chimeric antigen receptor engineered T cell immunotherapies. Many of these therapies have been specifically tested in children with relapsed/refractory AML in Phase 1 and 2 trials with a smaller number of new agents under Phase 3 evaluation for children with de novo AML. Although successful identification and implementation of new drugs for children with AML remain a formidable challenge, enthusiasm for novel molecular therapeutic approaches is great given the potential for significant clinical benefit for children who do not have other curative options.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2234-943X
- Volume :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Frontiers in oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24672775
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2014.00055